Andy Cohen Says He Couldn't Donate Plasma Due To FDA's 'Discriminatory' Rules

Andy Cohen says he was unable to donate plasma to coronavirus patients due to the FDA's guidelines for gay men.

He explained he signed up for a program specifically designed for COVID-19 survivors to donate their blood and plasma.

“I signed up for a program for COVID-19 survivors where you could donate plasma, which is rich in antibodies, to those still battling the virus,” he said during the show. “I was told that, due to antiquated and discriminatory guidelines by the FDA to prevent HIV, I am ineligible to donate blood because I’m a gay man.

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