COVID-19 & Autoimmune Disease

As news of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 changes by the hour, one fact remains constant:  each of us needs to be informed about this public health threat and take actions to protect ourselves and our families. The CDC warns that older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of getting sick from COVID-19. Autoimmune Association strongly encourages people with autoimmune disease to know your risk and take appropriate precautions.

On this page, we are working to share trusted resources that you can turn to for information about the virus and ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects that it will have in the autoimmune community. Below you will find comments and advice from AARDA’s Scientific Advisory Board and our National Board of Directors, as well as links to latest information from trusted sources.