Faced with tremendous pressure during the coronavirus crisis to lift its policy barring gay men from donating blood, the Food & Drug Administration announced on Thursday it has eased the restrictions.
19.03.2020 - 19:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Blood donors are being urged to carry on donating ‘as normal’ to support the NHS in its fight against coronavirus.
Bosses at NHS Blood and Transplant say blood donation remains ‘essential’, and says people should attend their appointments as usual.
A spokesperson said blood stocks remain at a ‘good’ level, and that they were closely monitoring guidance from the government.
“Travel to blood donation sessions is essential,” an NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said.
“Our stock levels are
Faced with tremendous pressure during the coronavirus crisis to lift its policy barring gay men from donating blood, the Food & Drug Administration announced on Thursday it has eased the restrictions.
The FDA has changed in policy on gay blood donations.
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