Sickle Cell Disease for Health Professionals

The coronavirus pandemic has caused tragedy and turmoil for millions of people around the world, but it has been particularly unkind to one group whose health journey is often overlooked: Those with sickle cell disease. A growing number of studies now suggest that people with this painful genetic blood disorder who also are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, are more vulnerable to severe health complications than the rest of the population. They also have higher death rates. It is why more than ever, health experts say, people with sickle cell disease need to be...