Fernando Benavides, José María Ramada, Jordi Delclós, Consol Serra
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Abstract
In a context of transition towards the end of the pandemic, we think it is time to recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease. The steps taken to recognize it as a work accident in health workers represent progress, but it is not enough. It is a step that the European Commission has recently recommended, including it on the European list of occupational diseases, in all those activities with a clear risk of contagious. This would imply objective advantages for workers and companies.