 This paper reviews the current state of knowledge regarding COVID-19 as an occupational disease of medical professionals. Data from studies and reports indicate that medical professionals are most at risk for COVID-19 infection in their workplace. Additionally, the article discusses issues related to the epidemiological situation, in particular data on infections, deaths and quarantining of healthcare professionals, risk of infection at the place of work or provision of services, and arises questions related to the recognition of COVID-19 as an occupational disease. For this purpose, both common court decisions and doctrinal positions are presented. In this regard, the actions taken by the Ministry of Health and the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate were also indicated, especially the issued guidelines and recommendations. This article was authored by Yaroslav Pyotr Shimolevsky, Melanie Raksak, Marta Puschen, and others.