2. Contact or traveller to endemic country

Must not donate if:

a) Was present in an area during an active outbreak

b) Under investigation for viral haemorrhagic fever

c) Has been in contact with an individual who was present in an area during an active outbreak

d) Was in contact with an individual infected with, or was under investigation for viral haemorrhagic fever

e) less than six months after return to UK from an endemic area when there was no active outbreak.

Under exceptional circumstances, the donor may be accepted subject to individual risk assessment. Refer to designated medical officer. See additional information section. 

Accept if:

a) If more than 6 months after return to UK from an endemic area when there was no active outbreak at the time of visit

b) If the individual, or the contact person, under investigation had viral haemorrhagic fever infection excluded as diagnosis.