**10. Conclusion**

Adherence of GIE procedures strictly to guidelines should be implemented to protect patients and HW during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers' wellbeing and safety are also a priority that cannot be neglected. The COVID-19 pandemic is still unpredictable, so it will need more innovations and dynamic regulations to overcome the problem.

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