Review of reported cases finds majority of babies with virus were infected in hospital after birth
Nearly a third of coronavirus infections in newborn babies are picked up in the womb or from the mother during labour, a review of reported cases has found.
While Covid-19 is rare in newborns, doctors have been keen to understand the potential risks that babies face should tests reveal they have the infection soon after birth.
Continue reading…Review of reported cases finds majority of babies with virus were infected in hospital after birthCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly a third of coronavirus infections in newborn babies are picked up in the womb or from the mother during labour, a review of reported cases has found.While Covid-19 is rare in newborns, doctors have been keen to understand the potential risks that babies face should tests reveal they have the infection soon after birth. Continue reading…