Various other health services have taken a hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Blood banks in various hospitals across India have raised concerns over decreasing blood reserves. The 21-day lockdown is affecting the movement of blood donors across the country, leading to a shortage in the availability of blood for patients who are dependent on transfusion as a life-saving measure.

‘Our Biggest Risk is Lack of Blood, Not the Virus’: Say Thalassemia Patients as Blood Banks Face Shortage | NewsClick