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The American Red Cross says it’s experiencing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, declaring the first nationwide crisis earlier this week. That shortage is felt being around the U.S., including hospitals in the Inland Empire, several of which are currently operating at around 50% of their normal levels.

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Shelby Nelson reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Jan. 13, 2022.