The IAEA says the slump in the number of procedures was “mostly due to avoidance of tests by patients out of fear of possible exposure to COVID-19 in a hospital setting, fewer appointment slots due to extended disinfection measures between patients, and avoidance of tests that involve aerosolization to minimize personnel exposure risks”.
It showed that the procedures most impacted included lengthier ones and those where the risk of exposure to coronavirus infections could increase.
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