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 </figure>Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities Nov. 16-30:Hays Blood Donation Center208 E. 8thTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Fridays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Decatur CountyOberlin11/20/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Gateway Civic Center, 1
Morgan Drive_______________Gove CountyGrainfield11/27/2020: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Opera House, 296 Main St._______________Norton CountyNorton11/24/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Norton High School, 513 W.
Wilberforce_______________Rooks CountyPalco11/16/2020: 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Palco High School,
502 AshPlainville11/23/2020: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus,
204 N. IrvingStockton11/17/2020: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stockton High School, 105
N. Cypress_______________Russell County&nbsp;Gorham11/30/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gorham Senior Center, 99
Clifford St.Russell11/15/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church
Russell, 425 North Main11/23/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Otterbein United
Methodist Church, 527 N Maple St._______________Wallace County&nbsp;Sharon Springs11/18/2020: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Community Building, 316
W Ramon St_______________The American Red Cross is urging&nbsp;healthy donors of all blood types to band together to&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUhCBRb6TtLBWEBUqw6ksphR3CgU-2Br9dyNJIniqwyVk4ts-2FjGkSPwfFSzQOjWIrFbhKgrvzfYL5J41eyUNihV2FsNkOetEgjixb7PC-2FPaVhcbOawfuPq-2FiOiwjtU-2F1hCjo-3DALz-_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVViQqR89KfD5ng-2FRvwzclo6U0rYMbTYMPts-2FPBBwKhD14R5FYEnKL2Oeq110LOvRafDyKKmRqX8cJB1YtwNm9-2Bhbzt0F3zwSlVdcywRrDqMCKksGau4I4vz3WlMB-2BO614y0XiGOYnqoCv2R29dmijVH6uyBYgJ2WXhtzdHZF-2BLI6cAd9dGQtlhHw6Y4eeqFITKSc8fSQAhNVFSkAySoZE-2FqRZEE4QruLI6tv5zYDnZqOxoLviFkyC-2FVEmTVxumnWaA-3D" target="_blank">give blood</a>&nbsp;and help ensure a stable blood supply for patients this holiday season.The traditional slump in blood donations between Thanksgiving and New Year’s comes as the blood supply already faces challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Required medical treatments and emergencies don’t pause for the holidays or a widespread coronavirus outbreak.Make your appointment to give blood&nbsp;with the Red Cross&nbsp;by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App,&nbsp;visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUhCBRb6TtLBWEBUqw6ksphR3CgU-2Br9dyNJIniqwyVk4ts-2FjGkSPwfFSzQOjWIrFbhKgrvzfYL5J41eyUNihV2FsNkOetEgjixb7PC-2FPaVhcbOawfuPq-2FiOiwjtU-2F1hCjo-3DEKWm_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVViQqR89KfD5ng-2FRvwzclo6U0rYMbTYMPts-2FPBBwKhD14R5FYEnKL2Oeq110LOvRafDyKKmRqX8cJB1YtwNm9-2BhmUFjB3hXB9rgE8gv-2F2Ru-2FYBXsz63Zn8IvJ3cxHzlBRFfhA-2FYKXuOydtA5bKBFI6wCdBpYHedfnstkmb3eKdV3DzxtcdKBkrLTPfxiwwLRg-2BMn0fXkSWu6MQcPERd42pKm5f1a7bO9ku9OUkdg5G-2BGoMDQeselvuROQCw7Ckn48k-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.In thanks for making time to donate around Thanksgiving, those who come to give blood Nov. 25-28 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, courtesy of Suburban Propane, while supplies lastImportant COVID-19 information for donorsThe Red Cross&nbsp;is&nbsp;testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms.&nbsp;Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus.COVID-19 antibody test results will be available&nbsp;within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity.&nbsp;The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcW8o7gbhRQhu3-2BrGY78VBTVSe8Uh37tl7ceXQ2Xthz-2Fsb4n5lZsZ-2BHdiarUOgYP2JxWT1Rd-2FjbStjGbij2z9PCtIHxLsrILwTuuagtQlfNWJA-3D-3Duj4d_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah21KHordUO1d7zhLCFR0YP4W2h34kGvaUJG9DcNaDLY4wTxXaVbw1sBFaBaBxdAvVViQqR89KfD5ng-2FRvwzclo6U0rYMbTYMPts-2FPBBwKhD14R5FYEnKL2Oeq110LOvRafDyKKmRqX8cJB1YtwNm9-2BhV13XoYD3m7m-2BtYu9TY-2FfXHpGlvcKygTGbclEMz-2FEBGHNZEQ8jyyQeHxPbyj7u2J-2FADpHyL1hv0o7cKDpuRi1OeaPL-2FFSo5DsJUAOx2SYxwabmkYkpZcvmf1eKZguV-2Fjeut8sCUqLgLlj-2BQaTtb1ap9bCm8brzwBX4B2LTESd3Wo-3D" target="_blank">additional precautions&nbsp;</a>– including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are&nbsp;asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a&nbsp;face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;public guidance.

Area blood drives in November