A report in this paper cited how blood banks across Mumbai are reporting shortages. Several centres claim stocks are running low because donation has taken a nosedive during the pandemic. The State Blood Transfusion Council has written to blood banks in the city to conduct donation camps on a small scale.

Several hospitals did say there was some concern, as monsoon is around the corner, and there needs to be enough blood supply. The demand, too, has reduced slightly because non-essential surgeries have been put on hold in the wake of the virus.