I am a physician. I want to help.

I'm gay. Because of that, @US_FDA guidelines say I can't donate blood. If I get COVID and recover, my antibodies can't be used to help someone who is seriously ill.

My blood is good enough. My antibodies will be too. #EndTheBloodBan
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1174341?__twitter_impression=true
Doctors can’t use COVID-19 antibodies from gay men or anyone taking PrEP

Health officials say they have to turn away potential donors even if they have valuable coronavirus antibodies that could help save the seriously ill.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1174341?__twitter_impression=true
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