Name: We Are Blood adjusts to new FDA rules
Uploaded: 4/5/2020 3:54:38 AM
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Description: This week, the FDA changed its long-time ban on gay blood donors.

We Are Blood prepares to implement FDA change in blood donor eligibility

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA has changed longtime rules that didn’t allow gay men and other specific groups of people to donate blood.

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Central Texas Food Bank serves 1,515 households at special free food event in Austin

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Austinites take to their porches and balconies to cheer for health care workers

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Austin Chinese-American Network partners with volunteers to donate meals to homeless during pandemic

Austin Chinese-American Network has been donating meals to the homeless and personal protective equipment to healthcare providers for the past two weeks.

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Central Texas Food Bank helps more than 1,500 families at free food event

The event in northeast Austin on Saturday helped those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Austin Chinese-American Network donating to those in need

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Austin entrepreneur raising money to donate meals from local restaurants to hospitals

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How local Central Texas restaurants are feeding hospital workers amid coronavirus pandemic

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Austin pizza shop donates pizzas to doctors, first responders

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Millions raised as Austin media outlets host joint telethon for All Together ATX

The All Together ATX Fund will provide immediate and long-term support for Greater Austinites impacted by coronavirus.

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