Blood Drive In Morris Plains Thursday

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ—The Morris Area Community Blood Program will hold a blood drive on Thursday in Morris Plains.

The event, in response to an urgent need for blood supplies in the Morris area, will be Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Morris Plains Community Center at 51 Jim Fear Dr.

Donors must wear masks and temperature checks will be done before entering. Anyone with a positive coronavirus test, who has experienced symptoms within the previous 14 days, or is currently on quarantine restrictions cannot donate. Appointments are preferred and can be made here.

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