In the setting of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, only few data regarding lung pathology induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is available, especially without medical intervention interfering with the natural evolution of the disease. We present here the first case of forensic autopsy of a COVID-19 fatality occurring in a young woman, in the community. Diagnosis was made at necropsy and lung histology showed diffuse alveolar damage, edema, and interstitial pneumonia with a geographically heterogeneous pattern, mostly affecting the central part of the lungs. This death related to COVID-19 pathology highlights the heterogeneity and severity of central lung lesions after natural evolution of the disease.

LUCAS™2-CPR is associated with more rib fractures than standard CPR. Typical round concentric skin lesions were observed in cases of mechanical reanimation. No life-threatening injuries were reported. Petechiae were common findings.

In the setting of COVID-19 pandemic, only few data regarding lung pathology induced by SARS-CoV-2 is available, especially without medical intervention interacting with the natural evolution of the disease. We present here the first case of forensic autopsy of a COVID-19 fatality occurring in confinement and in a young female. Diagnosis was made at necropsy and lung histology revealed diffuse alveolar damage, edema and interstitial pneumonia with a geographically heterogeneous pattern, affecting mostly central part of the lungs. This death related to COVID-19 pathology highlights the heterogeneity and severity of central lung lesions when the disease naturally evolves.

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