About COVID-19

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What is covid-19?

COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus that is infecting people around the world. Coronaviruses are very common, and typically cause coughs and colds. This form of coronavirus emerged in late 2019.

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Symptoms and Outcomes 

Symptoms of COVID-19 include cold or flu-like symptoms (fever, cough). The severity of these symptoms can vary, but most people infected with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms. 

COVID-19 Globally and in Canada 

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic. This means it is infecting people around the world in a way that is difficult to control.

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  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.