03Feb/16

First travel-related Zika case confirmed in Georgia – WSB Radio


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First travel-related Zika case confirmed in Georgia
WSB Radio
“We will also ask that if a donor does donate and subsequently develops symptoms consistent with Zika virus infection within 14 days of that donation, that he or she immediately notify the Red Cross so that we can quarantine the product,” Susan Stramer
Zika threat prompts blood donation precautiondurhamregion.com
Blood donors asked to hold off in wake of Zika virusCBC.ca

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03Feb/16

More than 400 Patients Receive ‘Second Chance at Life’ Via Organ Donation – PR Newswire (press release)

More than 400 Patients Receive ‘Second Chance at Life’ Via Organ Donation
PR Newswire (press release)
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA), the organ procurement organization that provides organ donation and recovery services for families in Central and South Texas, supported 133 noble …

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03Feb/16

Zika threat prompts blood donation precaution – durhamregion.com


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Zika threat prompts blood donation precaution
durhamregion.com
Canadian Blood Services says the 21-day period ensures enough time has passed for the virus to be eliminated from a person’s bloodstream, but it is asking people to postpone blood donation for at least a month after returning from travel outside the …
Some Southern California blood donors asked to postpone giving amid Zika concernsLA Daily News

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03Feb/16

Zika threat prompts new blood donation rules for some travellers – TheChronicleHerald.ca


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Zika threat prompts new blood donation rules for some travellers
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Canadian Blood Services says the 21-day period ensures enough time has passed for the virus to be eliminated from a person’s bloodstream, but it is asking people to postpone blood donation for at least a month after returning from travel outside the …
US Red Cross asks blood donors to wait 28 days after visiting Zika areasReuters
Some Southern California blood donors asked to postpone giving amid Zika concernsLA Daily News
Korea to limit blood donations as Zika spreadsThe Korea Herald

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03Feb/16

Zika virus: Canadian Blood Services sets 21-day donation ban on travellers in risk areas – CBC.ca


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Zika virus: Canadian Blood Services sets 21-day donation ban on travellers in risk areas
CBC.ca
People who travel outside Canada, the continental U.S. and Europe won’t be able to donate blood for 21 days after their return, Canadian Blood Services says. The eligibility criteria will change to include a 21-day waiting period to mitigate the risk
US Red Cross Asks Blood Donors to Wait 28 Days after Visiting Zika AreasScientific American

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03Feb/16

Army organizes blood donation camp – Rising Kashmir Daily English Newspaper

Army organizes blood donation camp
Rising Kashmir Daily English Newspaper
An Army statement today said, “Army yesterday organized a blood donation camp at premises of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Rangreth, Srinagar, as a humanitarian medical assistance at the behest of LD Hospital, Srinagar.”.

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03Feb/16

Now, blood donation app for needy – Chandigarh Tribune

Now, blood donation app for needyChandigarh TribuneTo help those who need blood in case of an emergency, but do not know how to go about it, a student of Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University, Bathinda, has developed an android application. …

03Feb/16

Parents of injured Boy Scout ask for blood donations in his honor – Chattanooga Times Free Press


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Parents of injured Boy Scout ask for blood donations in his honor
Chattanooga Times Free Press
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Adrian and his family as they work through this tragic event and experience incredible suffering,” Blood Assurance vice president of marketing and donor recruitment Charlie Callari said in the release. “We hope that

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