BAPM - COVID-19: Frequently asked questions within neonatal services, RCPCH (updated 13th January 2021)

These FAQs offer advice on management of specific situations which should be interpreted in conjunction with local and network guidance. The evidence base around SARS-CoV-2 in the newborn has increased significantly in the past six months and there remains no conclusive evidence of perinatal transmission. There is also considerable uncertainty around the validity of SARS-CoV-2 testing in the newborn. Updates in this version (13 January 2021) Additional guidance around COVID vaccination in pregnancy and during breast feeding. Reflection of national guidance that isolation is required for 10 days following a positive test (reduced from 14)

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Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news