The blood drive will be carried out in accordance with CDC guidelines for social distancing. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The International WeLoveU Foundation (“WeLoveU”) in partnership with Versiti is hosting a blood drive on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delta Hotels Marriott located in Farmington Hills. Recent winter storms created widespread concern for the nation’s severe blood supply shortages. This event is one of over 20 blood drives taking place throughout the US as a part of WeLoveU’s National Blood Drive Campaign. WeLoveU’s Los Angeles blood drive captured the attention of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer who commended the spirit of the WeLoveU volunteers.

DETROIT – Versiti said the supply level for convalescent plasma from COVID-19 survivors is dwindling. Convalescent plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19 contains antibodies that can bind to the virus that causes COVID-19, neutralizing it. Versiti is asking community members who have tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered to donate plasma. You are eligible if you’ve had a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 by a physician and laboratory testing. READ: Michigan Medicine awarded funding for COVID-19 plasma therapy trial

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will remain open amid the state’s “stay-at-home” order due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. RELATED: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand as of Tuesday morningUnder Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s executive “stay-at-home” order, residents may leave their homes for Healthcare and Public Health Operations -- which includes visiting blood, plasma and platelet donation centers, officials said. “Versiti Blood Center of Michigan supplies blood to nearly 80 hospitals across the state," said Versiti Chief Medical Officer Thomas Abshire. Those interested in donating can schedule an appointment by calling 866-642-5663 or visiting their website here.