The New York Blood Center says there's been an "alarmingly low donor turnout" since the holiday season, with approximately a 30% drop in donations in recent weeks.

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared a statewide blood emergency on Tuesday as donations hit a critical low.

The New York Blood Center is declaring a blood emergency after seeing a drop in donor turnout. The organization says there's been a 30% decrease in recent weeks. They're now urging more people to donate if they can.

When you donate blood, it’s subjected to rigorous testing for infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis B and C, and quickly separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets. Blood centers also have to follow strict storage and refrigeration requirements, according to the blood centers Marketplace spoke to.

New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency due to an alarming 30% drop in blood donations following the holiday season. The numbers are concerning as blood is critical for emergencies,