Disclosed herein are methods for treating an individual having a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The method may comprise administering a JAK inhibitor, for example ruxolitinib (JAKAFI®), to an individual in need thereof, such individual generally being an individual having, or suspecting of having, SARS-CoV-2 infection. The individual in need thereof may be an individual having, or suspected of having or at risk for developing SARS-CoV-2 infection-related cytokine storm. The individual in need thereof may further be an individual having, or suspected of having SARS-CoV-2 infection-related pneumonia.