Hanna McNutt, Snohomish County Donor Resources Representative\u00a0for Bloodworks Northwest, says that she\u2019s seeing people donate blood because they want to do something positive for their communities, and donating blood, \u201cis one of those easy ways (to help).\u201d<\/p>\n
The pandemic has forced changes in how blood is both collected and publicized.\u00a0 Frias notes that they used to go to churches, schools, and other groups to get support for upcoming drives, \u201cAll that\u2019s out the window,\u201d due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 has also forced them to stop using their mobile unit, which had been responsible for 60% of the blood collected by Bloodworks Northwest.\u00a0 Collection sites such as schools and churches were also not available.<\/p>\n
They pivoted to places like the Community Center gymnasium because they need at least 1200 square feet to collect blood and properly socially distance all the participants.<\/p>\n
Safety concerns have also forced a few other changes, says Frias, including a requirement that people make an appointment as they cannot accept walk-ins at this time.<\/p>\n
To speed the process, they ask that those making an appointment fill out an online form the day before their appointment.\u00a0 Donors will get a QR code they can bring to the Center which will speed up the donation process.<\/p>\n
Everything will be at least 6 feet apart and post-donation food and refreshments are individually wrapped.<\/p>\n
If your schedule doesn\u2019t fit any of the three days in January, Frias says there will be other opportunities.\u00a0 He says they hope to hold a popup on South Whidbey, \u201cevery eight weeks through June.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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