The Blood Donation Services yesterday issued an appeal for blood, especially of the type O positive and negative.

A spokesman said that medical interventions may have to be suspended today or tomorrow because of the shortage of available blood. In addition, no blood may be available for emergency situations.

The public is therefore urged to donate blood at the Blood Donation Centre at St Luke's Hospital between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, including public holidays.

It is important that donors present their identification cards.

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