Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 24, 2020

Neonatal Management and Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observation Cohort Study

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  • In a cohort study of 1,481 deliveries at New York Presbyterian Hospitals in New York City between March 22 and May 17, 116 (8%) of mothers tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, corresponding to 120 neonates. All neonates were negative for SARS-CoV-2 at 24 hours of life; of the 96% that received a repeat test at 5-7 days and the 88% that were tested at 14 days, none were positive. No infants developed symptoms of COVID-19. Eighty three percent were roomed with their mothers and all were allowed to breastfeed; 78% were still breastfeeding at 5-7 days postpartum.  

Salvatore et al. (July 2020). Neonatal Management and Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observation Cohort Study. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(20)30235-2