American Red Cross

Officials with the organization say there has been an alarming drop in scheduled donations, which account for 90 percent of all blood donations.

The American Red Cross says a 20-year-low in the number of people giving blood has prompted an emergency appeal. Triad donations are even lower than the national level.

The American Red Cross says it's facing a severe blood shortage due to coronavirus concerns. The Red Cross says nearly 2,700 blood drives have been…