Summary of consensus documents: prevention and control of the 2019 novel conoravirus infection in newborn infants *

VernacularTitle:新生儿2019新型冠状病毒感染防控共识方案要点解析*
Author: Fang LI ¹ ; Yuan SHI ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Neonatology, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University/Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders/National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders/China International Science and Technology Cooperation base of Child development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing 400014, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: 2019 novel coronavirus; newborn; infection; control and prevention
From: Chongqing Medicine 2020;49(0):E020-E020
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Since the end of 2019, an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has occurred in in China. The dramatically rapid spread and strong infectivity of this virus has attracted global attention. Neonates are thought to be susceptible to the virus, because their immune system is not well developed. Neonates have been reported to be affected by this virus. The Chinese Medical Association, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Pediatric Professional Committee of the Chinese People's Liberation Army have put forward strategies for the effective prevention and control of the 2019-nCoV infection in neonates. This expert review summarized the key points of the above three prevention and control consensus and programs.