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Canadian Blood Services looks to fill 300 appointments in London by end of next week
coronavirus pandemic resume at hospitals across the country, Canadian Blood Services is calling on residents in London, and across Canada, to help meet a rising demand for blood.In particular, officials say they’re looking to fill at least 300 blood donation appointments by the end of next week in London alone.“Over 2,300 appointments still need to be filled by Canada Day throughout the country, and over 43,000 appointments by the end of July,” said Canadian Blood Services Territory Manager, Jamie Reichman, on Friday.“We have three hospitals in London that see so many surgeries happening and we’re always called to supply them with blood and blood products that they need,” she said.“We really need Londoners and members of the surrounding