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Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with mental health outcomes.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> In total, 867 Chinese civil servants aiding in COVID-19 control were included in our study. Overall, 37.25 and 38.06% of all respondents reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety, respectively. Respondents who were younger and more educated and those who had fewer years of work experience had higher scores for both depression and anxiety. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being a woman, being younger, having more education and having fewer years of work experience were associated with a higher risk of symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, whether they had experience combating infectious diseases or worked in frontline, there was no significant difference between respondents with and without experience, as well as between frontline and non-frontline workers, in both symptoms of depression and anxiety.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> The civil servants aiding in COVID-19 control reported suffering from varying degrees of mental disorders. 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