April 29, 2020 3:35 a.m.
The American Red Cross are continuing to offer blood drives around the region.
The need for blood has increased as many blood drives have been cancelled. Information from the Red Cross said sanitizing and social distancing policies have been implemented to ensure donors are safe. Blood drives this week are being held:
*Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at Glendale High School and from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South River Community Health Center in Winston.
*Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Bend High School
*Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sutherlin Community Center and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Roseburg Blood Donation Center
Those wanting to donate must make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767.