Since January 2020, Elsevier has established a COVID-19 resource center on Elsevier Connect, providing free information in English and Mandarin about the novel coronavirus. The company grants permission to make all COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. For severe ARDS from COVID-19, treatment options include inhaled NO, oesophageal balloon placement, fluid management, antibiotics, and ECMO. Research groups are working to coordinate and disseminate key information, including patient data on ECMO use. The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization aims to maintain a registry to improve understanding of ECMO usage in COVID-19 patients. The rational use of face masks in the COVID-19 pandemic varies across countries. While some recommend universal use, others advise against it, especially for healthy individuals. The WHO and China recommend masks for those caring for infected individuals or in high-risk areas. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan emphasize the importance of masks in specific settings, while the US and UK discourage widespread use. Improper mask usage can compromise protection, and cultural stigmas associated with mask use need to be addressed. Governments and health agencies should provide clear guidelines to complement other preventive measures, and research on mask effectiveness and distribution is crucial.Since January 2020, Elsevier has established a COVID-19 resource center on Elsevier Connect, providing free information in English and Mandarin about the novel coronavirus. The company grants permission to make all COVID-19-related research available in PubMed Central and other public repositories, with unrestricted reuse and analysis rights. For severe ARDS from COVID-19, treatment options include inhaled NO, oesophageal balloon placement, fluid management, antibiotics, and ECMO. Research groups are working to coordinate and disseminate key information, including patient data on ECMO use. The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization aims to maintain a registry to improve understanding of ECMO usage in COVID-19 patients. The rational use of face masks in the COVID-19 pandemic varies across countries. While some recommend universal use, others advise against it, especially for healthy individuals. The WHO and China recommend masks for those caring for infected individuals or in high-risk areas. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan emphasize the importance of masks in specific settings, while the US and UK discourage widespread use. Improper mask usage can compromise protection, and cultural stigmas associated with mask use need to be addressed. Governments and health agencies should provide clear guidelines to complement other preventive measures, and research on mask effectiveness and distribution is crucial.