Coverage dated July 27, 2026

Red Cross declares national blood crisis as donations drop, in part due to cyclosporiasis

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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis as donations fall to a four-year summer low, spurred in part by the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    American Red Cross Declares Second-Ever National Blood Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate Blood Donations (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening the emergency shortage and threatening patient care

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Red Cross declares national blood crisis as supplies fall to dangerous levels (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for just the second time in its history and on Monday, urged Southland residents to consider donating. According to the organization, blood donations have fallen to a four- year summer low, “worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    American Red Cross declares national blood crisis amid severe shortage (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, asking anyone who can to donate immediately. National Blood Crisis According to the nonprofit, blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low.

  4. WFAA Dallas

    American Red Cross declares second-ever 'blood crisis' as donations fall to four-year low (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have contributed to lower donor turnout this summer, according to the organization.

  5. CW 33 Dallas

    Red Cross declares national blood crisis as supplies hit low (opens CW 33 Dallas)

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    CW 33 Dallas's feed description

    The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis due to a four-year summer low in donations, prompting urgent calls for citizens to schedule appointments through August.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    American Red Cross declares rare national crisis as summer blood shortage reaches critical levels (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The American Red Cross has declared only its second national blood crisis as donations fall to a four-year summer low, leaving type O blood critically low and prompting an urgent call for donors.

  7. WLNS Lansing

    Red Cross declares national blood crisis as donations drop, in part due to cyclosporiasis (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis as donations fall to a four-year summer low, spurred in part by the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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