Although there is no direct connection between the pandemic and the production of radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine imaging, the COVID-19 virus caused major disruptions in the air transport of these radioisotopes. Air carriers like KLM and South African Airways have worked diligently to return to more regular service and with that, the shipments of critical radioisotopes, like Moly-99, are increasing to the U.S. and the EU. As the pandemic lessens nuclear medicine imaging departments are expecting a large uptick in the use of nuclear medicine scanning. With these increased shipments of critical radioisotopes, these providers can be reassured the vital radiopharmaceuticals needed will be available to serve the patient demand. Read more.