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. 2021 Sep 23;162(1):328–330.e3. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.09.042

Supplementary Table 2.

Summary of Key Findings and Necessary Next Steps

Key findings Necessary action
Continued impact on endoscopy volumes with slow ongoing recovery Endoscopy centers to continue safe practices and GI societies to stay engaged in continued reopening of endoscopy safely, now with availability of vaccines.
Outcomes with testing vs no testing is similar globally Endoscopy centers should seek and follow local guidelines.
Trainee volumes have been impacted Graduate medical education to ease some requirements to reduce fear of graduation; programs to continue ensuring safety of trainees.
Infection rates low in endoscopy personnel Continue safe practices and local guidelines; vaccines would be recommended given current knowledge.
Low rates of positivity in asymptomatic patients before procedures GI societies will need to revisit to address if this cost-effective. However, local guidelines are key as well due to wide variability in the geographic burden of the infection.