03Feb/16

Zika Virus Outbreak Impacts Blood Donation Guidelines in US – ABC News


ABC News

Zika Virus Outbreak Impacts Blood Donation Guidelines in US
ABC News
The effects of the Zika virus outbreak are already being felt in the U.S. as the American Red Cross announced new guidelines to blood donation policy due to the virus’ rapid spread. The American Red Cross, the largest blood collection organization in
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03Feb/16

Deferral for would-be blood donors who have visited Zika-affected countries – BT.com


BT.com

Deferral for would-be blood donors who have visited Zika-affected countries
BT.com
Donors who have travelled to countries affected by the Zika outbreak cannot give blood for a month after returning home, officials have said. NHS Blood and Transplant said that “safety of the blood supply is paramount” as it imposed the 28-day ban on

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03Feb/16

Deferral for would-be blood donors who have visited zika-affected countries – Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Deferral for would-be blood donors who have visited zika-affected countries
Daily Mail
WHO officials have predicted as many as four million people could be infected with the virus this year. Meanwhile two adults have been confirmed with the Zika virus in Ireland. The cases – the first of their kind in the country – are unrelated to each
Existing rules ‘sufficient to protect blood supplies from Zika virus’Irish Independent
Zika virus: Deferral for would-be blood donors who have travelled to affected countriesBelfast Telegraph

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03Feb/16

Existing rules ‘sufficient to protect blood supplies from Zika virus’ – Irish Independent


Irish Independent

Existing rules ‘sufficient to protect blood supplies from Zika virus’
Irish Independent
Under current rules, donors who have been to tropical regions are barred from giving donations for three months while a 12-month deferral is in place for those who have been in malarial regions. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) said anyone
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03Feb/16

Zika virus to hit the UK as travellers return from Latin America, doctor claims – Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Zika virus to hit the UK as travellers return from Latin America, doctor claims
Daily Mail
The cases – the first of their kind in the country – are unrelated to each other and both patients are said to be currently well and fully recovered. Both individuals have a history of travel to a Zika affected country, Ireland’s Health Service
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