News about the novel coronavirus disease—named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO)—continues to dominate global headlines. Many Americans are understandably concerned. On January 31, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the WHO publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.

COVID-19 and similar viral illnesses—such as the flu—can pose a serious risk for people with T1D. JDRF is committed to providing education and support to all individuals and families impacted by T1D during this unprecedented time.

Please click here for some fast facts about COVID-19, and what people with T1D need to know. Please also stay tuned to jdrf.org/coronavirus for updates in the coming days and weeks. For detailed information about COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).