Does California Governor Jerry Brown Allow HIV-Positive People to Donate Blood?
No, California Governor Jerry Brown is not allowing HIV-positive people to donate blood. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set forth regulations regarding blood donations, and these regulations currently state that individuals who are known to be HIV-positive are not allowed to donate blood. This is due to the fact that HIV is a virus that can be spread through blood, and the FDA wants to limit any potential risk of HIV being spread through blood donations.
The FDA also requires that all blood donors be screened for HIV in order for their blood to be accepted for donation. This includes testing for HIV antibodies and testing for the presence of the virus itself. If either of these tests comes back positive, the individual will not be allowed to donate blood. Governor Jerry Brown does not have the authority to change this regulation, as it is set forth by the FDA. He may be able to advocate for changes to the regulation, but any decision to change the regulation would ultimately be made by the FDA.
