Highlights
COVID-19 can cause a hyperinflammatory state akin to cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
Our report shows the efficacy and safety of using anti-IL-6/IL-6-R therapy in 31 patients.
Treatment at the onset of severe CRS may be the ideal window for intervention.
Long term effects of these agents are currently lacking.
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