New blood donors in times of crisis: Increased donation willingness, particularly among people at high risk for attracting SARS-CoV-2.
Marloes L C SpekmanSteven RamondtFranke A QueeFemmeke J PrinszeElisabeth M J Huis In 't VeldKatja van den HurkEva-Maria MerzPublished in: Transfusion (2021)
In sum, the first peak of the current pandemic has led to increased new blood donor registrations, despite the associated increased health risks. Time and future studies will have to tell whether these new donors are one-off 'pandemic' donors or if they will become regular, loyal donors.