Stillbirth of COVID-19 Positive Pregnant Woman, Fetus Also Positive... First Domestic Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The first case of a stillborn fetus testing positive for COVID-19 has been reported in South Korea.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) stated in a briefing on the 24th, "This is a case where the mother, after being confirmed positive, gave birth prematurely resulting in a stillbirth," and added, "The deceased fetus tested positive for COVID-19."

The Central Disease Control Headquarters announced that as of midnight on the same day, there were 4,116 new confirmed cases and 35 deaths. However, considering that the deceased fetus had not yet been registered at birth, this case was excluded from the COVID-19 confirmed statistics, and the figures were corrected to 4,115 cases and 34 deaths.

According to the Central Disease Control Headquarters, the mother was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on the 18th while at 25 weeks of pregnancy, and the stillbirth was finally confirmed on the 22nd. It was confirmed that the mother had not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters stated, "COVID-19 positivity was confirmed in the stillborn fetus, but it is currently difficult to measure the impact of COVID-19," adding, "A comprehensive evaluation by experts is necessary, and since this is a rare case, it is expected to be difficult to assess."

They further noted, "Similar cases have been reported overseas where fetuses of COVID-19 positive mothers also tested positive and resulted in stillbirth," adding, "The incident occurred in Seoul, and the mother, who is in her 30s, is believed to be in stable condition; however, due to privacy concerns, it is difficult to disclose detailed information."

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