Hospital patients needing blood may have to go without it tomorrow because of a critical shortage, the Blood Bank said.

In a statement this afternoon it urged people to donate blood as soon as possible.

Anyone who wishes to give blood can visit the clinic in Guardamangia, near St Luke's Hospital, every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and public holidays included. Donors must present an identification card, weigh at least 50 kilogrammes and be in good health.

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