Help During Coronavirus: Where To Give Blood In Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD — Giving blood is one way people can help out during the coronavirus public health crisis, Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday, announcing his stay-at-home order in Maryland. People may leave their homes to give blood, according to the governor.

Blood donations help provide transfusions for surgeries, victims of car crashes, cancer patients and other emergency situations.

"As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., we have seen blood drive cancellations grow at an alarming rate," the American Red Cross said in a statement Monday. More than 10,000 Red Cross blood drive were canceled nationwide as of March 27, the organization said, leading to 300,000 fewer blood donations than it anticipated.

People can schedule appointments online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Here are some blood drives near Perry Hall with appointments available as of publication:

• April 13 — Honeygo Regional Park, 9033 Honeygo Blvd., Perry Hall
• April 21 — Upper Cross Roads Baptist Church, 2717 Greene Rd., Baldwin

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Red Cross is requiring donors and staff to take special precautions, including temperature screening, social distancing throughout the donation process and enhanced disinfecting procedures. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the donation process.

Only donors with appointments will be seen.

See eligibility requirements to give blood outlined by the Red Cross.

People can also volunteer to help the Red Cross in other ways like volunteer coordination, public relations, blood donation transportation and others.

See Also:

• 'Severe Blood Shortage:' Red Cross Needs Donations Amid Outbreak
• MD Coronavirus: Governor Hogan Issues Stay-At-Home Order