NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

August 11, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH THE BLOOD CENTER TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES

The Blood Center will test all donors for COVID-19 antibodies

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish, in partnership with The Blood Center, will be hosting blood drives at specific playgrounds throughout Jefferson Parish. Donors will also receive a test for COVID-19 antibodies. Below are links to make an appointment to donate blood based on location:

Saturday, August 22: Delta Playground

8301 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

https://www.tbcdonors.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/41355

Saturday, August 29: Lakeshore Playground

1125 Rosa Ave., Metairie, LA 70005

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

https://www.tbcdonors.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/41356

Saturday, September 12: Johnny Bright Playground

3401 Cleary Ave., Metairie, LA 70002

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

https://www.tbcdonors.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/41357

Once donors make an appointment, they should visit “Fastlane” at www.thebloodcenter.org/fastlane after 12:01 a.m. on the day they plan to donate to complete medical questions. All individuals should eat a good meal before donating and bring their ID to the site. When donors arrive to the site, they will have their temperature checked and will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. Once qualified, they will be assigned a number and be spaced out for social distancing purposes.

Test results for antibody testing will be available after 48 hours. Blood donors must give their email address. They will then be instructed to set up a blood donor account to access their test results. Test results are not given via email, snail mail or phone call, in order to not violate HIPAA regulations.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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Gretchen Hirt Gendron, PIO Office: 504-736-6410