Long Beach Holding Blood Drive On Dec. 30

New York City NY

25 December, 2020

10:00 AM

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LONG BEACH, NY — If you are still in the giving spirit this holiday season, the City of Long Beach is holding a blood drive on Dec. 30. The blood drive will be held from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Senior Center, located at 650 Magnolia Blvd. According to the New York Blood Center, the coronavirus pandemic has created a chronic shortage of blood for hospitals in the area. Your donation could save a life. Donors must arrive wearing a face mask and will have their temperature taken. You cannot donate if you are currently in self quarantine, or if you have had a positive coronavirus tests or symptoms of the virus in the last 14 days. If you have recovered from the coronavirus, you must be symptom-free for 14 days in order to donate. Appointments for donations are preferred. Call (516) 478-5363 to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be allowed, if space permits, but appointments are preferred.