Echuca blood donation visit cancelled

You can still donate by checking online for your nearest donor centre.

Lifeblood chief executive Shelly Park said the organisation was preparing for the annual cold and flu season; and the coronavirus pandemic could put the nation’s blood supply under pressure, should existing donors become unavailable and regular donations become disrupted.

There are 500,000 Australians who donate blood, but millions more may be eligible to donate.

It usually takes an hour to give blood, but it could be the life-changing gift to help someone celebrate next Easter at home with their loved ones.

Those interested in donating can book online at lifeblood.com.au, by calling 131 495, or downloading the Donate Blood app.