New Zika blood screening could impact local supply

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting on Monday, the Blood Center of Central Texas will start screening blood for the Zika virus.
The test is relatively new and adds an extra step for donors under the age of 18.
Joining us in the KXAN studio to talk about the new guidelines in the Blood Center is CEO Marshall Cothran.
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“Our main concern is the safety of the blood supply,” said Cothran. “We think this is ultimately going to have a positive effect on t