Radio Taiwan International
Date: 04 February, 2020
By: Paula Chao

A temple in the central county of Nantou has boosted blood donations by offering donors lucky coins, a symbol of prosperity.

Inside a blood donation vehicle, nurses are busy drawing blood. Outside, more people line up, waiting for their turn.

As health precautions following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, one nurse says donors must have their hands disinfected and temperatures taken first.

Given the outbreak and the cold weather, few people go out, let alone donate blood. So why are they so enthusiastic about it?    [FULL  STORY]