Cold and flu season sees call for blood donors | ABC NEWS
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More than 12,000 blood donors are needed amid dropping supplies of type O and A blood supplies. Winter illnesses are being blamed for donors cancelling appointments. Victoria has the highest demands, with 4,500 donors needed followed by NSW which needs 3,100. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/more-than-12000-blood-donors-needed-amid-ongoing-shortage/106991342 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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