Orlando Blood Bank Doesn’t Lift Gay Donor Ban

The ban on gay men donating blood within a year of sexual intercourse has not been lifted for an Orlando blood bank, despite earlier reports. After the late Saturday night mass shooting at a gay nightclub, multiple outlets reported that OneBlood donation center will not be turn away donors, regardless of sexual orientation, because blood types O-, O+, and AB are "especially needed." However, OneBlood released a statement that they are complying with all FDA guidelines and have not lifted the ban.

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