Newborn in Wuhan, China Confirmed Positive for Novel Coronavirus 30 Hours After Birth
[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] As the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) continues unabated in China, a newborn baby just 30 hours old in Wuhan, the initial outbreak area of the novel coronavirus, has tested positive.
The state-run China Central Television (CCTV) reported on the 5th that two newborns at Wuhan Children's Hospital were confirmed to have the novel coronavirus.
Among them, the youngest baby was infected with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after birth. The newborn's mother was reported to have tested positive for the novel coronavirus before delivery.
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The newborn is currently reported to be in stable condition. A Chinese infectious disease expert stated, "This case demonstrates the possibility of vertical transmission of the novel coronavirus between mother and newborn."
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