FDA mandates Zika virus screening for U.S. blood supply

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —   The FDA now says the Zika virus has to be added to the list of viruses they screen for in blood donors. Right now, all across the Country, blood banks are preparing to test for the virus in 100% of blood donations, the mandate varies for every state. New York State blood banks have 4 weeks to implement the screening process
The state of Florida is already screening for Zika right now. 11 other states including New York have less than 30 days. The rest of