Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the medical activities of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene, Vatican City State
Objectives: To report the changes in volume and characteristics of medical activities in the Vatican City State during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Data for general medical service, specialty consultations, radiology exams and diagnostic procedures delivered by the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the State were retrospectively analyzed. Analysis focused on year 2020 and on the lockdown period March 9 – May 18.