Since the coronavirus outbreak began, the American Red Cross has asked people to step up and give blood.
Vitalant held a blood drive Saturday in west suburban Westmont.
A blood drive was also held in Naperville.
"We're providing sani-wipes and wipes for the donors' hands, and we're doing the same as well," said Bridget Simmons, a Donor Care field supervisor.
Extra precautions are being taken to ensure blood drives are clean and safe, such as spacing donors at least 6 feet apart from each other.