We conducted public health investigations of 8 organ transplant recipients who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Findings suggest the most likely source of transmission was community or healthcare exposure, not the organ donor. Transplant centers should educate transplant candidates and recipients about infection prevention recommendations.
Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; United States; coronavirus disease; organ transplantation; respiratory infections; retrospective studies; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; transplant recipients; viruses; zoonoses.