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COVID-19 updates: Aug. 28, 2020

Special public comment proposal. Site surveys and OPTN committee meetings to be held virtually through Oct. 31. Plus, top COVID resources and webinars.

OPO testing of deceased donors for COVID-19 ensures patient safety

Recent report shows 100 percent COVID-19 donor testing by OPOs.

Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27

UNOS will pilot phase II of a project that allows kidney transplant programs to bypass single kidney donor offers they do not want to receive using filters.

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COVID-19 updates: Aug. 28, 2020

OPO testing of deceased donors for COVID-19 ensures patient safety

Phase II of the offer filters project launches on Aug. 27