Background | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), also known as COVID-19, is a highly infectious, rapidly progressive predominantly respiratory disease, with multi-organ involvement with new variants emerging as the pandemic continues. Rates of COVID-19 infection and absolute number of deaths continue to rise across the world to include high-risk occupations such as pilots and other aircrew and divers. In addition, our militaries are frequently called on to for aerovacuation of these patients to higher levels of care. It is therefore important our military establish best practice principles to safely maintain readiness and operational support missions in the context of the pandemic. |
