Electroconvulsive therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 may remain viable in the environment for up to 72 hours (). Besides, an infected respiratory droplet can spread viral loads in the environment up to 2 meters from where it is generated through coughing, sneezing, or speaking. In this manner, COVID-19 is acquired either by inhaling droplets or touching a contaminated surface and then touching the nose, mouth, or eyes. An infected patient usually transmits the disease for an average period of 7 days [...]