As concerns surrounding COVID-19 also known as Novel Coronavirus increase, it is critical to remember that donating blood is safe. The Central California Blood Center is adhering to all US Center for Disease Control (CDC) measures to ensure the safety and adequacy of our Valley’s blood. We will continue to follow the latest CDC precautions while monitoring CDC and Fresno County Department of Public Health reports daily. The Fresno County Department of Public Health and the Central California Blood Center are working together to urge healthy individuals to please continue to come in to donate blood.