BREAKING: FDA recommends testing all donated blood in the U.S. for Zika virus

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood banks to start screening for Zika virus, a major expansion intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease. The new advisory means all U.S. states and territories will need to begin testing blood donations for Zika. Previously, the requirement was limited to areas with active Zika transmission, such as Puerto Rico and two Florida counties. FOR THE LATEST NEWS VISIT:   USATODAY.COM       You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bgshopwithus13.gossippage@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE please click here.     Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108