摘要
Introduction As cases of the novel coronavirus,also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Cov-2)continue to rise,the way in which healthcare is practiced has been markedly impacted.The presence of this new threat has changed the paradigm of society as many self-quarantine,socially distance,and avoid contact to mitigate the rapid spread of the virus.As new evidence regarding SARS-Cov-2 from the World Health O'rganization(WHO)and Central of Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)are reported,medical practice guidelines are in constant flux regarding patient care.In the span of the recent weeks,elective surgeries have been cancelled,non-urgent office visits rescheduled,and even practice of physical exams and diagnostic tests have changed.
