‘Perfect storm’ of cyber attack means this lifesaving medical treatment is at ‘unprecedentedly low levels’ as NHS issues alert

A cyber attack on NHS hospitals has caused a major drop in stocks of O type blood, leading the health service to issue an amber warning. Demand for the blood type has surged following a cyber attack last month. Coupling this surge with decreased donations due to unfilled appointments has led to a “perfect storm” situation. The NHS has issued an amber alert and urged O positive and O negative donors to donate as soon as possible.