COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Imaging Technology

Abstract

The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe and healthcare professionals are working interminably to treat the patients. The radiologists have already been contributory in the diagnoses of COVID-19. Radiologists are currently conducting their work from home using teleradiology due to COVID-19 pandemic [1, 2]. The fight against COVID-19 pandemic continues and there is a need of making teleradiology more common. Radiologists can work at home using teleradiology and communicate with the physicians electronically (Telehealth). This means could serve as an excellent way to reduce the risk of spreading or contracting the novel COVID-19. The first lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in U.S. was diagnosed with the help of chest radiography [1]. The COVID-19 case images can be analyzed using teleradiology; however, other radiological services will be needed in detecting and treating COVID-19 cases. Teleradiology is expected to be part of the solution to the COVID-19 pandemic [1].