Hospitals in Ayrshire are to begin elective surgeries again.
A limited number of "clinically urgent procedures" will resume over the coming weeks, the NHS has confirmed.
Initial priority will be given to cancer (including colorectal and upper GI surgery), endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, cardiac and clinically urgent and time-sensitive procedures.
Dr Crawford McGuffie, NHS Ayrshire and Arran Medical Director, said: "In line with other health boards across the UK, NHS Ayrshire & Arran is resuming a small number of clinically urgent elective operations.
"We will be referring to the Royal College of Surgeons guidance on the re-starting of surgery in the current environment, and their guidance on the relative prioritisation of different procedures.
"Patient safety is our number one priority.
"We have introduced new infection control measures to keep patients as safe as possible before, during and after their operation.
"Our dedicated teams are working hard to minimise the risk as a result of exposure to COVID-19.
"Although the way we are delivering services has changed, your NHS is still open.
"I would like to thank the public for their continued support at this time."
Patients undergoing surgeries will be asked to self-isolate for 14 days ahead of their planned procedure.
When appropriate, they will be tested for coronavirus 72 hours before their planned admission.
Where the patient has their own transport this will be via the drive through test centre and otherwise the test will be arranged at their own home.
