Blood supplies in Canada are in a difficult situation, and with donations falling to their lowest level in nearly a decade, there is an immediate need for more donors.

Blood collection steadily declined during the pandemic, especially among regular donors. Canadian Blood Services, which manages a national stock of blood products, says it is closely monitoring the situation due to .

In a statement, CBS noted that the need for blood remains steady. Cancer patients, accident and trauma victims, surgery patients, and people with blood disorders rely on blood transfusions, platelets, and plasma every day.

"The national blood supply continues to meet patient needs, but Canada needs 100,000 new donors this year to keep up with demand. There are 57,000 open appointments that must be filled before the end of August across Canada."

Anyone considering donating blood is urged to visit blood.ca to book an appointment or call 1-888-2 donate (1-888-236-6283). Same-day appointments are available.