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Blood Supply Crisis Hits US

Updated 2026-07-30 16:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Red Cross declared a second-ever 'blood supply crisis' due to a severe shortage of type O positive blood, which is the most commonly transfused blood type.

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The Hill
Earlier this week, the Red Cross said it had less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood, which is "the most commonly transfused blood type."
2026-07-30 15:34 UTC
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