The new coronavirus, known as SARS‐CoV‐2 or 2019‐nCoV has been identified as an etiological agent for the current epidemic with a contagious pneumonia‐like illness, spreading incredibly rapidly. As of July 15, 2020, the outbreak of SARS‐CoV‐2 has claimed more than 573 752 lives and infected more than 13 119 239 people around the planet. 10  Public life has come to a halt, as many governments impose social distancing strategies and lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus. To date, no targeted therapeutics or vaccines are approved, and effective treatment options against any human‐infecting CoVs remain very limited.