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Red Cross declares national blood emergency as supplies dwindle and demand surges

NPR | By Rob Stein
Published July 13, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

The American Red Cross is declaring a national blood emergency because blood supplies fell 25% in June and demand for blood surged.

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Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.