Legislator Joshua Lafazan, Syosset FD Host Urgent Blood Drive

Press release from Nassau County Legislature:

Sept. 3, 2020

Roll up your sleeves and help save lives on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 with Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) the New York Blood Center and community partner Hurricane Grill & Wings by donating blood from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791.

Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16-75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note.)

O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types.

In compliance with COVID-19 prevention directives, donors must wear a face mask or covering; have their temperature taken before donating; and must be 14 days symptom-free if they have recovered from COVID-19.

Individuals that are currently observing self-quarantine restrictions or that have tested positive for COVID-19 or experienced symptoms in the last 14 days are not eligible to donate at this time. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/... to schedule a time to donate. Appointments are strongly recommended, and walk-ins will be taken only if the drive capacity permits.

For additional information, contact the New York Blood center at 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybc.org/coronavirus.

This press release was produced by Nassau County Legislature. The views expressed here are the author's own.