Introduction: The WHO announced on 30 January 2020 the respiratory tract infection outbreak caused by
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that was first recognized in China to be a global public health emergency.
Objective: To investigate healthcare professional's knowledge and awareness about COVID-19. Methods: The
study was conducted across four hospitals in Saudi Arabia and two hospitals in Kuwait. The questionnaire was
completed between 18th May and the end of June 2020. Results: A total of 460 healthcare professionals completed
the questionnaire, 37.8%(n=174) were males. The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 64 and 80.4% (n=370)
of the participants were aged 34 or below. Official government websites 54.8% (n=252) and social media 43.3%
(n=199) were the major reliable information sources related to COVID-19. only 37% (n=170) mentioned that
the coronavirus disease could transmit through contact. In addition, only 42% (n=191) of the study participants
had the correct knowledge about the incubation period of the disease. Moreover, 43.5% (n=200) of the
participants were able to identify the symptoms of COVID-19. Conclusion: The study recommended the need
to focus more on educational and awareness programs targeting all healthcare professionals to ensure the best
practice and provide the optimal care
