CDC: Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe Covid-19

[KY_EnviroGuy]

CDC: Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe Covid-19

Excerpt taken from Guardian UK's rolling daily coronavirus coverage web page (approx. 3pm EST):

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/jun/25/coronavirus-live-news-who-warns-of-global-oxygen-shortage-as-cases-rise-by-1m-per-week

Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe Covid-19 compared to women who are not pregnant, the head of the US Centers for Disease Prevention Robert Redfield told reporters, warning that states with rising coronavirus cases need to take action.

The CDC found that pregnant women are more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit and to be put on mechanical ventilators than non-pregnant women, he said.

The agency said that pregnant women did not have a higher risk of death. The added it does not have data yet on how Covid-19 affects the outcomes of those pregnancies.

Redfield said that more infections among young people could partly be attributed to an increase in diagnosing illness among that group, whose members are less likely to be hospitalised than older people.

The agency may use social media platform TikTok to try to reach young people with warnings to keep a distance of six feet, wear a face covering and avoid large gatherings.

“These hotspots that we see...They are significant. And we need to respond to them,” Redfield said, pointing to rising hospital admissions in Arizona and Texas.

Also, from the CDC's web site:

If You Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Caring for Young Children.....

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html

(snip)

Based on what we know at this time, pregnant people might be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant people. Additionally, there may be an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, among pregnant people with COVID-19. Therefore, if you are pregnant, be mindful about reducing your risk of getting sick. If you are caring for children, you can teach them everyday steps (such as proper handwashing) to help them stay healthy and, in turn, help protect yourself and your family.

I have not yet found a link to a second source for the Guardian interview. Should anyone see a video or article on it, please post.


KY..........

[hedda_foil]

1. That's even more concerning because young moms gather in groups with their kids.

Hopefully they'll at least stay outside.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

2. Time for a lot of good men to step up to the plate and.....

help protect and isolate their pregnant lady friends, GFs and wives.

KY.....