Characteristics and outcomes of neonates hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the UK by variant: a prospective national cohort study

Conclusions
Inpatient care for neonates with SARS-CoV-2 was uncommon. Although rare, severe neonatal illness was more common during the delta variant period, potentially reflecting more severe maternal disease and associated preterm birth.

Trial registration number
ISRCTN60033461.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - April 18, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Gale, C., Sharkey, D., Fitzpatrick, K. E., Mactier, H., Morelli, A., Nakahara, M., Hurd, M., Placzek, A., Knight, M., Ladhani, S. N., Draper, E. S., Doherty, C., Quigley, M. A., Kurinczuk, J. J., Neonatal complications of COVID-19 Collaborative Group Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research