“This change is possible now because of the reduced risk of severe COVID-19 disease, staff and patient vaccinations, effective treatment options, and the low positivity rate seen in presurgical and pre-procedural COVID-19 testing,” Mayo Clinic said in a statement to KIMT3.
Patients will continue to be screened for symptoms prior to procedures.
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