Bermuda Hospitals Board have received an immediate response from the public following their urgent appeal for

‘O’ positive and ‘O’ negative blood donations.

Dr Eyitayo Fakunle, Consultant Haematologist, revealed yesterday that due to recent emergency usage, stocks in this blood type are low.

But within a day, those stocks were replenished.

A statement released with the Bermuda Hospitals Board this morning the BHB said: “We would like to extend great appreciation to members of the public for the tremendous response we’ve received following our appeal for urgently needed blood donations.

“We are now able to ensure an adequate supply of blood and as always, are grateful to every donor who came forward and offered to assist us.

“While at the moment, we no longer need additional donor volunteers, we do encourage people to contact us later this month so we may keep our supplies stocked to meet the needs of our patients. The Blood Donor Centre thanks the community again for responding to our appeal.”