The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience of every health care service and society. This virus spreads easily and has a high mortality rate in the population [13]. In addition, deficiencies in the supplies of personal protective equipment have been a problem in several countries [14]. Many surgical groups and advisory committees have advised caution when operating on patients with COVID-19. Cardiothoracic surgery is considered high risk [15], and reports in the literature suggest a higher rate of mortality in patients with, or contracting, COVID-19 in the perioperative period.