Plasma donor's death not linked to donation, officials say
The short version
- An individual died a day after donating plasma.
- Health officials and Canadian Blood Services say the death is not connected to the donation.
- The charity's CEO stated the death was due to natural causes.
- No connection between the donation and the death has been established.
What we don’t know yet
- The donor's identity or personal details are not disclosed.
- Whether any changes to donation protocols will be made is not mentioned.
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First reported by The Globe and Mail Canadian Blood Services says longtime plasma donor’s death not connected to donation
CTV News Plasma donor’s death not connected to donation, health officials say
Toronto Star Canadian Blood Services says donor death not linked to plasma donation a day earlier
All 4 articles
- Toronto Star, left-leaningCanadian Blood Services says donor death not linked to plasma donation a day earlier
- CTV News, centreIndividual dies day after plasma donation, but officials say no link found
- CTV News, centrePlasma donor’s death not connected to donation, health officials say
- The Globe and Mail, centreCanadian Blood Services says longtime plasma donor’s death not connected to donation