CORONAVIRUS survivor Andy Cohen slammed the FDA for refusing to allow him to donate plasma because he’s gay.
Andy closed last night’s episode of WWHL saying: “This pandemic has forced us to adapt in many ways.
“We’re quarantining.
“We’re social distancing.
“We’re wearing masks.
“Why can’t we adapt when it comes to this rule?”
This followed the Bravo dad not being allowed to donate plasma following recovering from COVID-19.
He explained the FDA has urgently called for the plasma because it’s rich in antibodies.
However, Andy said he was told he was ineligible to donate.
He relayed more “relaxed” regulations still require gay men to abstain from all sexual relations, regardless of their relationship status, for three months in order to avoid the transmission of HIV.
However he added all blood donated is already screened for HIV, and there is “no such blanket restrictions” for straight people.
Andy announced he had contracted the disease on Instagram: “After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus.
“As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better.
“I want to thank all the medical professionals who are working tirelessly for all of us, and urge everybody to stay home and take care of themselves.”
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Andy posted yesterday he filmed the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion wearing no pants.
He posed inside of his massive walk-in closet wearing a blazer, button-up shirt, striped tie and only boxers on the bottom.
He captioned the post: “It’s #RHOA Reunion day and I’m celebrating by not wearing pants!”
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