Thoughts on What Chemists Can Contribute to Fighting SARS‐CoV‐2 – A Short Note on Hand Sanitizers, Drug Candidates and Outreach

The SARS‐CoV‐2 outbreak causing the respiratory disease COVID‐19 has left many chemists in academia without an obvious option to contribute to fighting the pandemic. Some of our recent experiences indicate that there are ways to overcome this dilemma. A three‐pronged approach is proposed. Chemists helping local communities: The SARS‐CoV‐2 outbreak causing the respiratory disease COVID‐19 has had a major impact on society. Where can chemists help in this hour of need? From preparing hand sanitizers, to working on antiviral drug candidates, and providing fact‐based outreach in collaboration with their chemical societies are options discussed in this contribution.