The reserve of "O" positive blood at the Blood Bank is down to 66 bags, it said in an appeal to donors to give blood before Christmas.

Such a low reserve was worrying especially at this time when more irresponsible people abused from alcohol and drove. Accidents messed up the low reserve creating a burden to other patients needing blood.

The bank urged people who were healthy to donate blood as early as possible at the Blood Bank next to St Luke's Hospital in Guardamangia between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The bank is open daily.

Donors have to be in possession of their identity card.

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