COVID-19
This page is dedicated to providing updates and resources for the sickle cell community amid the current COVID-19 public health situation. Please continue to check back for more updates and information.
COVID‐19 Pneumonia as a Cause of Acute Chest Syndrome in an Adult Sickle Cell Patient
April 3, 2020
Journal Article
Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19: An Outline to Decrease Burden and Minimize Morbidity- Adapted for Sub-Saharan Africa
The Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) at SCDAA is providing suggested guidelines for the acute and chronic disease management of patients with SCD living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease: Frequently Asked Questions
Input from Drs. Arun Shet, Ken Ataga, Ted Wun, Matthew Hseih, Allison King, Rakhi Naik, Alexis Thompson, Michael DeBaun
Mitigating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sickle cell disease services in African countries
April 23, 2020
Comment
SECURE-SCD Registry
This registry is designed to capture pediatric and adult COVID-19 cases that are occurring across the world in patients living with sickle cell disease. The goal of the registry is to report on outcomes of cases of COVID-19 in this population of patients. We are asking providers caring for these patients to report all of their cases of COVID-19 to this registry.
Recommendations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness
The Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) at SCDAA is providing suggested recommendations for COVID-19 preparedness for people living with sickle cell disease and their caregivers.
Access to lifesaving medical resources for African countries: COVID-19 testing and response, ethics, and politics
May 7, 2020
Viewpoint
Vaso-Occlusive Crisis and Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID19)
April 3, 2020
Journal Article
Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19: An Outline to Decrease Burden and Minimize Morbidity
The Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) at SCDAA is providing suggested guidelines for the acute and chronic disease management of patients with SCD given the multidimensional and evolving changes and challenges in the healthcare operational landscape.
Recommendations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness- Adapted for Sub-Saharan Africa
The Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) at SCDAA is providing suggested recommendations for COVID-19 preparedness for people living with sickle cell disease and their caregivers living in Sub-Saharan Africa.