Blood Donation During the COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic, Here are 8 Things to Consider

Kapanlagi.com - During this time, blood donation has become a humanitarian activity carried out by many people. However, in the midst of the corona virus pandemic covid-19 like now, there may be some people who no longer do this good habit. However, blood donation can still be done, by paying attention to some things that need to be considered when donating blood in the midst of the corona virus pandemic covid-19.

Blood donation is not only beneficial for the recipient of the donation. It is believed that blood donation can also bring benefits to the donor. That is why many people donate blood as a routine habit. Actually, blood donation in the midst of the corona virus pandemic is relatively safe. Because as we know, the corona virus covid-19 is believed not to spread through blood.

However, we still need to be cautious because we can still be infected or transmit the corona virus covid-19 through droplets. So what are the things to consider when donating blood during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic?

Here are some things to consider when donating blood during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

1. Ensure Personal Health

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Things to consider when donating blood during the COVID-19 corona virus outbreak, the first being personal health. As mentioned earlier, although the virus does not transmit through blood, it can still spread through droplets.

Therefore, before deciding to donate blood, make sure that you are in good health and not experiencing symptoms of the COVID-19 corona virus. For that reason, it may be advisable to monitor your health for 14 days (self-quarantine) before donating blood.

2. Not in ODP Status

As we know, in some cases, people can be infected with the corona covid-19 virus without showing any symptoms. However, people who are infected without symptoms are in the productive age group, especially in ODP status for a reason, such as returning from abroad or a red zone of the corona covid-19 virus.

Therefore, it is advisable to postpone plans for blood donation if you are in ODP status or during the 14-day incubation period after returning from a red zone. Postpone your blood donation plans until the incubation period ends. This way, the risk of you as a carrier potentially transmitting the corona covid-19 virus can be avoided.

3. Wear a Mask

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During the corona covid-19 outbreak, remember to always wear a mask when outside, including when donating blood. This will also minimize the potential for transmission during blood donation.

In addition, when you wear a mask from home, make sure that the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) personnel who serve you also wear masks. Do not hesitate to remind them, as this is for the common good.

4. Maintain Social Distancing

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One thing to consider when donating blood during the next corona virus covid-19 pandemic is to maintain distance or social distancing. Because, when donating blood, besides meeting PMI officers, we are also likely to meet other donors. It is best not to make physical contact and continue to maintain distance.

Maintaining distance or social distancing should be done from queuing up until donating blood.

5. Wash Your Hands After Donating Blood

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Just like wearing masks, the habit of washing hands should also be done during the corona virus covid-19 pandemic. After donating blood, wash both hands with soap. Because you don't know who previously used the facilities you used when donating.

Washing hands will minimize the possibility of getting infected with the corona virus covid-19 through droplets on the surface of objects used during donation. That is why washing hands is something to consider when donating blood during the corona virus covid-19 pandemic.

6. Request Place Number to Donate

Before leaving, ask for the contact or number of the place where you donate. This serves as a preventive measure in case you experience symptoms of the corona covid-19 virus afterwards, you can immediately contact that number, so that the relevant party can take immediate action, such as disinfection or even self-quarantine.

7. Things to Do After Donating

After finishing donating blood, as soon as you arrive home, change clothes and clean your body. Wash the clothes you wore when donating blood.

This will be very useful to avoid the possibility of viruses sticking to clothing. Do this as a habit every time you return from activities outside the house during the corona covid-19 pandemic.

8. Monitor Health Condition

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The last thing to note when donating blood during the corona virus pandemic covid-19 is to always pay attention to your health condition. Monitor your health condition for 14 days after donating.

If you experience symptoms of the corona virus covid-19, in addition to contacting relevant medical personnel, you can also contact the place where you donate blood. The point is, so that they can take action as mentioned earlier.

Well, those are some things to note when donating blood in the midst of the corona virus pandemic covid-19. Outside of that, remember to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating nutritious food.

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