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This case highlights an atypical presentation of a patient with unknown history of mental disease who has been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder associated with severe COVID‐19 symptoms. Neuroimaging was only positive for subtle white matter changes; he was treated with antipsychotics and mood‐stabilizing agents until he reached partial remission. The authors urge clinicians to consider the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on patients with mental illness and the urgent need for vigilant monitoring of presenting signs and symptoms., Laboratory investigations

Pregnant women are potentially more susceptible to respiratory tract infections making them a high‐risk group. We describe the successful management of a 35‐year‐old pregnant woman, G3, P1, with a history of a cesarean section who tested positive for COVID‐19 at 26 weeks and required critical care support., Early aggressive management of pregnant women who are severely or critically ill with COVID‐19 by a multidisciplinary team is key to minimizing complications and early recovery.