Table 2.

Modification of transplant activity in Ontario according to COVID-19 care tier

COVID Care tier	ICU surge level	ICU surge %	Description of heart transplantation activity
0	Normal— Green	< 100%	Usual activity (assuming Ontario institution is able to accommodate)
1	Minor— Yellow	100%-110%	Status 4 and 4S Ontario/National programs; then to status 3.5 and 3 in Ontario •No status 3—LVAD •Status 1 and 2 Ontario patients can be considered for transplant if Ontario institution able to accommodate
2	Moderate— Orange	111%-135%	Status 4 and 4S Ontario/National programs; then to status 3.5 and 3 in Ontario •No status 3—LVAD
3	Severe— Red	136%-175%	Status 4 only (if Ontario institution able to accommodate)
4	Massive	> 175%	No cardiac transplantation

ICU, intensive care unit; LVAD, left ventricular assist device.