Russian health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that the country has reported isolated cases of deaths of pregnant women and mothers who have recently given birth, infected with the novel coronavirus. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
Murashko said that pregnant women rarely become infected and get sick, but suffering coronavirus among them.
“There are already deaths <…>, a small number of isolated incidents, but nevertheless, every life is precious,” said the Minister.
How to write “Rambler”, informed in the Ministry of health said that severe coronavirus pregnant and no effect of treatment may be an indication for abortion (in the case of pregnancies under 12 weeks).
According to Ministry of health, infection by the coronavirus can cause premature delivery and growth retardation of the fetus and miscarriage. Pregnant with coronavirus and pneumonia, often a cesarean due to the development of distress syndrome in the fetus.
It is unknown whether a woman can transmit the coronavirus child during pregnancy or delivery.
