Comment by Sufficient-Yak-7823 on 03/02/2025 at 21:23 UTC

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View submission: 4:48AM I'm O-positive that is BUSTED

Has New Zealand removed the restriction on UK residents during the vCJD outbreak donating blood? It was very frustrating to see blood donation appeals and not be able to help. Australia changed the rule a couple of years ago and I've done a few donations since then.

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Comment by emmjay_nz at 03/02/2025 at 21:36 UTC

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Yes, that was removed early last year

https://www.nzblood.co.nz/madcow/[1][2]

1: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/madcow/

2: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/madcow/