<p>During the year 2020, the pandemic of coronavirus associated disease COVID-19 placed the health care workers at high risk. Also current or recent infection with SARS-CoV-2 increases the risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. There are uncertainties on how to deal with potentially infected patients. There is minimal data on the prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients presenting for elective procedures and emergencies.</p>