Coronavirus survivor Andy Cohen slams ‘discriminatory’ FDA for refusing to allow him to donate plasma because he’s gay

CORONAVIRUS survivor Andy Cohen slammed the FDA for refusing to allow him to donate plasma because he’s gay.

The Watch What Happens Live host called the guidelines “antiquated and discriminatory.”

Andy Cohen slammed the FDA for refusing to allow him to donate plasma because he’s gayCredit: Bravo

Andy Cohen had previously canceled his shows because of coronavirus

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 alowed to donate plasma following recovering from COVID-19.

He explained the FDA has urgently called for the plasma because it’s rich in antibodies.

The WWHL host called the guidelines "antiquated and discriminatory" — The WWHL host called the guidelines “antiquated and discriminatory”Credit: Bravo

Andy said he was told he was ineligible to donate plasmaCredit: Bravo

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 revealed he would be pants-less while filming the reunion

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.”