2020-04-08: Discriminatory Health Policies in a Time of Pandemic

Jonny reviews some current reporting about how some health policies during the CoVid 19 pandemic perpetuate discrimination. He reviews recent developments in the FDA's ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood or plasma, the dangers of making exceptions to social gathering for churches, and the failure of many states and agencies to collect data about how the pandemic is impacting minority communities. Also included are announcements about how local events are adjusting to the social distancing and shelter at home protocols.