Response to COVID-19

Up-to-date information for all Network partners on coronavirus impacts 

Updated April 7, 2020 

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to change rapidly. We are closely monitoring the impacts of COVID-19. Use this webpage to access up-to-date information by center type on the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP)/Be The Match® response.

We will update sections when changes occur. Please check back daily.

You will receive a Network Announcement at the end of the day with a summary of any changes (if any changes have occurred).

Transplant Center and Cooperative Registry Information

Access up-to-date information for transplant centers including information on donor product cryopreservation, cord blood unit consideration, related donor products, donor screening process changes, travel and logistics, and more.

Recent updates include:

• Reduced Fee for Related Donor Workup and Collection (4/7/20)
• Cord Blood Unit Considerations – Thawing Best Practices Presentation (4/7/20)
• Donor Product Delivery After 72 Hours Post Collection (4/6/20)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Transplant Centers (4/6/20) 
• FDA Guidance on Donor Screening for COVID-19 (4/3/20)
  
• Expansion of CMS Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program (4/2/20)
• Grants for Patients Experiencing Financial Challenges Due to COVID-19 (4/2/20)
• Article: Unrelated Stem Cell Transplants in Coronavirus Times (4/2/20)
  
  

Donor Center, Apheresis/Collection Center and Recruitment Center Information

Access up to date information for our donor center, apheresis/collection center and recruitment center partners. Information includes changes to the donor screening process and more.

Recent updates include:

• Preparing Donors for Travel (updated 4/7/2020)
• FDA Guidance on Donor Screening for COVID-19 (updated 4/3/2020)
• Letter for Donors Under Shelter-In-Place Orders – Ohio-Specific Letter Added (4/6/20)
• Support for Overcoming Donor or Courier Travel Restrictions (4/2/20)
• Assessment of Donor Foreign Travel (4/2/20)
• Assessment of Donor Travel in the U.S. (4/2/20)
• Standardized Actions for Donors who are Health Care Workers Working with COVID-19 Patients (4/2/20)
• Notification of Donor COVID-19 Diagnosis Post-Donation (4/2/20)