AAP General News (Australia)
04-20-2000
Qld: Blood bank runs low over easter
The Red Cross Blood Bank in Queensland says it fears patients could be placed at risk,
because blood stocks could become limited over the Easter break.
The five-day holiday, closely followed by the May Day holiday, has forced the blood
bank to open on Easter Saturday for the first time in Brisbane.
The Red Cross Blood Service says this is necessary because blood platelets have only
a five-day shelf life.
The problem is likely to be compounded by the Easter road toll, with many holiday-makers
taking to the highways over the break.
Special regional centres will be available to take blood from donors in Townsville,
Southport and Nambour on Saturday.
Metropolitan suburbs such as Alderley, Bulimba, Wolston Park and Logan Village will
be visited by a mobile blood collection van.
And permanent sites in Brisbane city, Strathpine and Mt Gravatt will also be open on Saturday.
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KEYWORD: EASTER BLOOD (BRISBANE)
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