How You Can Help: Midlands Blood Drive April 1st

Local law enforcement officials are calling on first responders to donate blood tomorrow, April 1st.

The blood drive will take place at the American Red Cross on 2751 Bull Street in Columbia.

Red Cross officials say you can’t catch the coronavirus by donating blood, as there’s no evidence of the virus being transmitted by blood transfusions.

Officials say this blood drive can give law enforcement & emergency workers the blood they need if they’re in tragic situations.

If you want to schedule an appointment, you can call 803-540-1200.

[Source: ABC Columbia]