Chongqing Medicine 2020;49(0):E020-E020

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.9999-998X.2020.0020

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

Fang LI 1 ; Yuan SHI 1

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Keywords

2019 novel coronavirus; newborn; infection; control and prevention

Country

China

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.