Less Than 5 Days of Blood in Our National Supply, But Gay Men Still Face Donation Restrictions

05.05.20

With less than 5 days of blood left in the national supply due to COVID-19, the FDA relaxed the rules around blood donations. But many gay and bi men still can’t donate. We investigate why and look at if these rules are rooted in science or discrimination. 

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