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Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington state are facing a severe shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations. The shortage is especially bad for Type O blood and platelets, which are in high demand for emergency treatments, surgeries, and other life-saving procedures.

More at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/code-red-d

Code Red declared as dangerously low blood supply affects hospitals and emergency centers

For immediate release: January 23, 2026 (26-011) Contact: DOH Communications

doh.wa.gov · Washington State Department of Health

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