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Jefferson Parish hosts multiple blood drive events

JEFFERSON PARISH, La.— Due to the ongoing shortage of blood, Jefferson Parish is partnering with The Blood Center to host multiple donation drives.

Appointments are recommended but not required. If you prefer to book an appointment, you can do so by calling (800) 86-BLOOD.

All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and those results can be available after five days. There is also no wait period to give blood after being vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Donors must bring a picture ID and face masks are required.

As an incentive, one lucky donor will be entered to win a $500 gas card from The Blood Center. In order to enter to win, the donor must take a selfie while donating and send the photo to www.tinyurl.com/SummerofGas.