Operations of special processing task forces during the COVID-19 pandemic as an example for the aftermath of terrorist attacks with the use of biological weapons

The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of the organization of the work of operational groups for special processing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures for the disinfection of objects and equipment are presented as a single process aimed at increasing the efficiency of actions of operational groups for special processing and decision makers. The issues of increasing safety and reducing the psycho-traumatic impact during disinfection measures are highlighted. The need to improve the management system and the regulatory framework for disinfection measures is emphasized. An assessment of the effectiveness of disinfectants and technical means used by operational groups for special processing is given. The creation of a laboratory of molecular diagnostics based on the 27th Scientific Center of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation made it possible to reduce the time for performing diagnostic measures and ensure the safety of personnel. The accumulated experience can be used in emergency situations of an epidemiological nature, including the elimination of the consequences of bioterror attacks using pathogens of especially dangerous infections.