Dublin To Host Community Blood Drive In February

DUBLIN, CA — The City of Dublin and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dublin Senior Center, which is at 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Successful blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.

According to city officials, COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within 7-10 days on the Red Cross blood donor app or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. The test has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While the Red Cross is testing for COVID-19 antibodies, it is not testing donors to diagnose illness. Those who feel unwell for any reason should postpone their donation.

To make a reservation, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code, Dublin Community, or call 1-800-733-2767. While reservations are encouraged to donate, drop-ins are welcome.

The Red Cross has enhanced its sanitization process, and follows social distancing rules. The staff and volunteers sanitize in between every donor. Donors must have their temperature checked upon entry, and everyone must wear a mask. Any “guests” of donors (e.g., spouses, children) who are not donating, are not allowed in the room.

Donors may streamline their donation experience by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass on the day of the blood drive to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions.

The City of Dublin will be hosting other blood drives on the first Friday of alternate months. In addition to the February blood drive, other upcoming blood drives will be held on April 2, June 4, Aug. 6, Oct. 1, and Dec. 3. This allows for donors to participate at each blood drive, following suggested recommendations to wait 56 days between donations. Please note that blood drive locations may change within the City of Dublin.