The supply of blood is running low and the transfusion unit is worried it may not be able to meet the demand if this increases.

Spokesman Tony Micallef told this newspaper that, although the supply was extremely high last month, it dropped drastically over the past four weeks, nearly reaching alarming rates.

“During these festive times, the incidence of traffic accidents increases. We feel that we are not prepared and need to take immediate action,” he said.

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