Highlights-Thoracic anesthesiologists might be involved in the perioperative care of patients suspected to have or diagnosed COVID-19 who might undergo thoracic surgery during the acute or convalescence phases of the disease.-Caution should be exercised when securing the airway and performing lung separation (if required), through vigilant donning/doffing of personal protection equipment (PPE), planning ahead, team briefing, proper preparations, systematic approach, and debriefing.-Lung separation / isolation should be individualized using either bronchial blockers or double lumen tubes according to the patient"s status and postoperative care plan.-Optimum PPE donning should be maintained during surgery and anesthesia. One lung ventilation could be challenging in this group of patients.-The anesthesiologists should discuss the feasibility of extubating the patient following thoracic surgery, and procedures for postoperative care andtransferring the patient to the isolation wards or intensive care unit.Abstract 110 words, Manuscript 4935 words Running

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