The successful sequencing of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid paved the way for exploration of omics systems science and integrative biology research approaches for combating this unprecedented planetary health challenge. Omics-scale studies on this viral infection are emerging rapidly and offer a tremendous potential to unravel the puzzles of the SARS-CoV-2 pathobiology, and ways forward for diagnostic and therapeutic innovation. © Copyright 2020, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.