COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. It is transmitted through the air and is characterized by shortness of breath, fever, muscle pain and dry cough. The World Health Organization declared the state of “pandemic” in March 2020. In the face of an unknown and potentially dangerous situation, it is normal to experience anxiety and low spirits. The expectation is that these symptoms will not cause significant dysfunction and will improve. However, some people may develop more complex disorders and feel stressed, even when they are no longer in danger.A cross-sectional study was carried out in which health workers answered a virtual questionnaire that included sociodemographic data and the Acute Stress Disorder Scale. 206 questionnaires were analyzed. The population was divided into three groups: GPs, resident doctors and nursing staff. The frequency of health workers who presented at least nine symptoms of ASD was 88.8%. No significant differences were found between the groups studied.Symptoms of acute stress disorder are common in healthcare workers in the context of COVID-19. It is necessary to investigate the risk and protective factors associated with the development of this and other psychopathologies in this population.