Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Update There's been an emergence of a new Covid-19 variant named BA.2.86, or "Pirola". Here at Sickle Cell Foundation of West Africa, we understand that Covid may be here for sometime to come. We are closely monitoring its developments, and would like to assure everyone that it is safe to do business with us, and for those clients who don't feel comfortable coming into our offices, virtual meetings using "Zoom" is highly welcome.