How can I help others during coronavirus / COVID-19?

Donating blood in the US is one way I can help during Coronavirus

Question: How can I help others during coronavirus / COVID-19?
Position‹4 of 5›: Donate blood
Argument1 of 4›: Donating blood in the US is one way I can help during Coronavirus

Blood donations have decreased as a result of stay at home orders. However, the number of people who need blood transfusions hasn't changed. Finding out the best way to donate blood in the US is a way to support your community during the coronavirus pandemic.

The argument

Blood must be relatively fresh for it to be able to be donated to those in need. However, as most people stay isolated except for essential activities, naturally less and less people are donating blood. Blood donations are decreasing dramatically, but the amount of people who need blood is not. People with blood diseases, people with long term conditions, people who are having surgery and new mothers all still need fresh blood donations. One of the best things you can do during the coronavirus pandemic is to donate blood - you could save a life. You can find more information about donating blood in the US here.

Premises

[P1]Blood donations must be relatively fresh, and donation rates have fallen sharply as people stay isolated during the pandemic. [P2] Demand for blood from patients with diseases, surgeries, and new mothers remains as high as ever despite the supply drop. [C] Therefore, donating blood is one of the best ways individuals can help others during the coronavirus pandemic.

Counter-arguments

Donating blood is a good act, but it is not open to everyone and so cannot be the best way for people generally to help. Eligibility rules exclude many would-be donors — recent illness, low iron, certain medications, age and travel history all disqualify people — and during a pandemic, travelling to a donation centre carries its own exposure risk for the donor and staff. Blood services also work by appointment to manage supply and spacing, so turning up is not always useful. For the eligible it is worthwhile, but as a universal answer to 'how can I help,' it overstates a narrow and conditional option.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting C] Because donation eligibility is restricted and attendance carries pandemic risk, giving blood is a good option for some rather than one of the best ways for people in general to help.