Care of pregnant and breastfeeding women in relation to COVID-19

'it is critical to note that at this time, for the general public in the United States, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low'

From the website of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists:

Practice Advisory: Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

Introductory paragraph:

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is closely monitoring the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and continues to expand. Imported cases of COVID-19 infection in travelers have been detected in the United States, and person-to-person spread of COVID-19 also has been seen among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan. However, it is critical to note that at this time, for the general public in the United States, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection and guidance for Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI).

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Peter Limbrick writes: COVID-19 is a world issue. Please consult the authorities in your country.

 

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