Guidance for resuming GI endoscopy and practice operations after the COVID-19 pandemic

The rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced the temporary postponement of elective endoscopic procedures and nonessential GI office activity. As current containment measures take hold and the number of new COVID-19 cases is decreasing in some areas, GI practices need to plan for the gradual resumption of clinical operations. This must be achieved with the lowest possible risk of exposing patients, staff, and providers. On...