The ESTS is a European society, but more than one-fifth of the responses came from outside Europe, meaning this survey offers a global perspective. The survey also captured a wide demographic. Although the majority of respondents were from academic institutions, there was a wide range in the numbers of COVID-positive patients being managed. Overall, almost 90% of hospitals were postponing operations and had less critical care capacity, meaning almost all respondents were impacted in one way or another [7].