A study conducted by a Delhi hospital has suggested more than 80 per cent reduction in both outpatient attendance and surgical work compared to the year before. Outpatient cases attendance dropped by 89 per cent and surgical work dropped by 80 per cent. "The study evaluated the data of 6,77,237 cases (599,281 outpatient and 77,956 hospital admissions) in the past two years (pandemic and pre-pandemic). It found that there was a significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on most spheres of clinical practice, including outpatient attendance and elective surgeries. "It was observed that all the medical and surgical specialties dealing more with critical and emergency care were less affected than the others.

Source: Mint July 10, 2021 13:07 UTC