 The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been spreading rapidly around the globe since its emergence in December 2019. As of May 26, 2020, more than 5.6 million cases of infection have been reported worldwide, with almost 350,000 deaths. In Colombia, the virus has already infected 21.981 people and killed 750, resulting in a mortality rate of 3.4%. The virus causes a mild to moderate respiratory illness in most people, but can be life-threatening for certain groups, including the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. This puts a heavy burden on healthcare systems, especially ICUs. This article was authored by José Ricardo Navarro Vargas.