In an article in the associated press it stated that US Blood Banks were to begin immediately screening donated blood for Hepatitis C. Linked evidence NHBT0000061_134 - Article from US press Blood Banks to Begin Using New Tests for Hepatitis C Virus discusses use of newly licensed test to screen donated blood for hepatitis C in USA - 04 May 1990 Chronology Information Date: 4 May 1990 Chapter/issue Hepatitis C Screening