COVID-19 resources

COVID-19 Pandemic Update
ANZSBT has curated a set of resources on the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are up-to-date at time of publication, however the situation is changing rapidly and you should ensure that any information you use is up-to-date.

Blood Service, Hospital and Transfusion Medicine Resources

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood:
– Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and safety and sufficiency of the blood supply  (health professional information)
– Novel Coronavirus Update (donor information)

New Zealand Blood Service:
– Important information for Blood Donors regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

National Blood Authority:
– Response to Novel Coronavirus
– National Blood Supply Contingency Plan
– Blood Managment during COVID-19 poster

Asia Pacific Blood Network:
– Rapid Brief White Paper 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2); Expected challenges and risks to blood safety

ISBT:
– Resources on the COVID-19 Outbreak; includes webinars, forums and links.
– ISBT App
Download here for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/isbt/id1232258008
Download here for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.conferences.isbt&hl=es_419

AABB:
– Coronavirus Resources. Tips for Hospitals: Extending the Blood Supply, and a Statement on Coronavirus and Blood Donation

World Health Organisation (WHO):
– Protecting the Blood Supply During Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Guidance for National Blood Services

NHS Blood and Transplant:
– Information and Updates to Help Clinical and Laboratory Staff Manage the Impact of COVID-19

 

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General Resources