Globalization and air transport strike again – too easy for someone infected to be on other side of globe in less than 24 hours and get bitten by a local mosquito that then becomes infected from the human and infects the next mammal it feasts upon and so it goes…
As a proactive and precautionary measure, OneBlood is temporarily suspending blood collection operations in Martin and St. Lucie counties in Southeast Florida until further notice. The decision comes after more than a dozen cases of Dengue Fever have been reported by the Florida Department of Health in these two counties over the past several weeks.
“Safety of the blood supply is our number one priority,” said Dr. Rita Reik, Chief Medical Officer for OneBlood. “We will resume blood collections in Martin and St. Lucie counties once it is determined the threat of Dengue Fever has been minimized,” Reik said.
via Avian Flu Diary: Florida: Dengue Forces Suspension Of Blood Donations In Two Counties.

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