- Two of the three regional blood banks serving WA are facing a severe #blood shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations. doh.wa.gov/newsroom/cod...Jan 23, 2026 18:15
- 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.
