No Changes Regarding Omicron Variant!
No Changes Yet in the Measures Regarding the Coronavirus in Istanbul Our patients often ask us if there is an update on this situation, as they know that the coronavirus epidemic has increased again and that the positive cases are increasing due to the Omicron variant. Currently, the current coronavirus measures applied before surgical procedures are as follows: - It is necessary to have a PCR test result 1-3 days before the operation and this test result must of course be negative - The PCR test performed in your own country or your digital vaccination card is not sufficient for the operation - Some hospitals want a negative PCR test result for the patient's companion, which was done within 1-3 days - Our patients usually come to Istanbul for PCR test 1 day before the operation. The PCR test does not necessarily have to be done at the hospital where the operation is planned. In Turkey, PCR tests performed in laboratories and hospitals authorized by the Ministry of Health are accep