Initial Blood Withdrawal |
Blood Inquiry gets new warning on killer virus that attacks brain. (VS, July 11, 95) |
Blood scare. Shortage may force use of contaminated supply. (CH, July 15, 95) |
Blood recalls "tip of iceberg" (TS, July 17, 1995) |
Notification of Recipients |
A patient's right not to know. (TS, June 12, 1996) |
Patients sue over blood. Deadly brain disease at centre of claims. (CH, August 21, 1996) |
Withdrawal of blood from American CJD donor |
Canada imposes blood quarantine. Supply may be contaminated with sickness linked to 'mad-cow' disease. (OC, December 19, 1998) |
Ottawa dismisses fears of "mad deer disease" (TS, January 9, 1999) |
Ban of blood donations from individuals who have spent time in the UK |
Bar U.K. blood: council. Mad-cow disease raises concerns about who should be allowed to give. (GM, October 16, 1998) |
Visits to Britain disqualify blood donors. Agency targets those who've spent six months since 1980. (OC, July 1, 1999) |