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COVID-19 Vaccine & Blood Donation: There is no wait to donate if you receive the Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, Novavax or AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for Bloodworks Staff and Volunteers:
Our Commitment to Health: A message from CEO Curt Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions

Information about Novel Coronavirus
Outbreak (COVID-19)

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is in the news and is of concern worldwide. We want you to know what Bloodworks is doing to maintain the safety of the blood supply.

Notice for donors: Blood Donation is an Essential and Encouraged Activity

Potential blood donors are exempt from stay-at-home orders in Washington and Oregon, which do not include essential health services, such as those provided by Bloodworks Northwest and its donors. Activities essential to the healthy function of our community, such as donating blood, are an important aspect of emergency public health preparedness and a way for people to look after their family, friends, and neighbors who experience trauma and chronic conditions. To meet community needs and keep everyone safe, we’ve shifted from welcoming walk-ins to scheduled appointments only at all Bloodworks Centers and Pop-Up locations. Additionally, we’ve spaced out center appointments and no longer permit visitors and children under age 16 on-site. These measures ensure safe social distancing and a safe, controlled experience for all donors and staff. It’s important for donors to keep their appointments, and make future appointments throughout the summer to ensure blood stays available in our community as we weather this pandemic together. Contact us at 800-398-7888 or schedule.bloodworksnw.org.

Donors please do not donate today if:

  • In the past 14 days you have had any symptoms of COVID-19
  • In the past 14 days you have had a positive diagnostic (nasal swab) test for COVID-19, but you never developed symptoms
  • In the past 14 days you are under self-quarantine.

Please do not donate for at least 14 days after resolution of symptoms, or the date of a positive diagnostic (nasal swab) test, whichever is longer

  • If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 at any time after donation, please contact us: (425) 656-3077.

Additionally, the normal donor screening process includes evaluation of your health today , including your temperature. All of our donation criteria helps us assure blood safety.

Bloodworks is taking these steps in accordance with published FDA and CDC information. We will update our processes as more information becomes available. The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, how the virus spreads, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #.

Thank you for helping save lives in our community!

 

News Release Archive
March 2, 2020 – Bloodworks Northwest Reassures Community It’s Safe to Donate Blood in light of Coronavirus
March 9, 2020 – Blood Supply Hits Emergency Level Due to Coronavirus Concerns
March 16, 2020 – High School and College Closures Wipe Out 25% of Local Blood Donations

Additional Resources

  • Health Officials and Blood Community Leaders surge Americans to Give Blood Amid Coronavirus Fears

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