COVID-19 pandemic causes drop in organ donations | KVUE

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The pandemic has taken a toll on all areas of medical care, including transplants. The number of donors has gone down dramatically and those who are waiting – especially children – hope people will step back up and sign up for organ and tissue donations.

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