USA to reduce abstinence period for LGBT+ community for blood donations
When in need, it’s all good.
The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has reduced the abstinence period for men having gay sex from twelve to three months announcing a significant loosening in blood donations rules all over the country.
FDA statement said that it had “concluded that recent policies regarding certain donor eligibility criteria can be modified without compromising the safety of the bloody supply.” The reason behind this decision is the pandemic caused by Covid-19.
Yes, of course! Because it is so need right now.
LGBT+ activists have welcomed this new decision, and Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD president and chief executive, said:
“LGBT+ Americans can hold their heads up today and know that our voices will always triumph over discrimination. This is a victory for all ...