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The Y, American Red Cross Partner To Host Blood Drive In Towson Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) -- The Y is partnering with the Red Cross to host blood drives throughout the region.

Volunteers collected blood in Towson on Saturday.

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They're adhering to social distancing guidelines... wearing gloves.. and checking temperatures.

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The American Red Cross said since the spread of the coronavirus, they've had to cancel thousands of blood drives but are working to fill the blood shortage.

For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department's website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ's coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.

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