November 23, 2020 9:40 a.m.

The American Red Cross has more blood drives scheduled this week.

A release said there is still an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage. Those who are healthy and able to donate blood or platelets are urged to make an appointment to donate as soon as possible. Appointments must be made in advance by going to www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767.

Blood drives will be held:

*Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Umpqua Valley Ambulance on Northeast Cedar Street

*Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Umpqua High School in Tri City

*Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Roseburg Blood Donation Center on Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard in Roseburg