The rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic poses unprecedented challenges throughout the world. Fortunately, there is also new epidemiologic data emerging from China and Korea indicating that it is possible to bring this epidemic under control with draconic measures.

To serve the renal community at such a critical time, the ERA-EDTA Council has created a special web page pertaining to this global pandemic. This page includes links to general information on COVID-19 disease, specific information for nephrologists, other professionals and patients with kidney diseases, as well as relevant scientific articles. The website is updated regularly by a dedicated editorial team of nephrologists led by Ron Gansevoort (Groningen, The Netherlands) and Maria Jose Soler (Barcelona, Spain), with help of Coretta van Leer (Virologist, Groningen, The Netherlands) and Nuria Fernandez Hidalgo (Virologist, Barcelona, Spain).

We are at your disposal regarding questions or comments you have related to COVID-19. We also welcome information regarding the situation within your country. This may include, for example, numbers of affected dialysis and transplant patients, episodes of AKI attributable to COVID-19, management and treatment strategies. The wealth of knowledge that can be gained from the experience of others should never be underestimated. We very much hope that you will support this initiative and make it a success.