FDA Makes It Easier For Gay, Bisexual Men To Donate Blood
FDA Makes It Easier For Gay, Bisexual Men To Donate Blood

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has presented an opportunity to revisit some health policies in the 1980s.

UPI reports the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday lessened restrictions that prevent many gay and bisexual men from donating blood.

The agency made the changes at the urging of several Democratic lawmakers and gay rights activists.

The new guidelines shorten the donation deferral period for sexually active gay and bisexual men from 12 months to three.