Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is a newly emerging infectious disease worldwide, can be categorized as an occupational disease, because employees, particularly in the healthcare system, can be infected at the workplace. As of December 15, 2020, we summarized the occupational safety and health practices in selected countries on the recognition of COVID-19 as one of the occupational risks. The situation has differed among countries, including the recognition status and whether a specific regulation existed. International organizations, namely the International Labour Organization, World Health Organization, and European Union, should plan and conduct studies on the work-relatedness of COVID-19, propose criteria for recognition, and add the infection to the occupational disease list to provide a basis for specific country regulations. Stakeholders should also act to adjust country-level legislation.

2019冠状病毒病（COVID-19）是一种全球新出现的传染病，可以归类为职业病，因为员工，特别是医疗保健系统的员工，可能在工作场所被感染。截至 2020 年 12 月 15 日，我们总结了选定国家将 COVID-19 视为职业风险之一的职业安全与健康实践。各国的情况各不相同，包括承认状况以及是否存在具体规定。国际劳工组织、世界卫生组织、欧盟等国际组织应规划和开展关于COVID-19与工作相关性的研究，提出认定标准，并将该感染纳入职业病清单，提供依据适用于特定国家/地区的法规。利益相关者还应采取行动调整国家层面的立法。