By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Given paucity of info regarding neonatal sx, consider all neonates born to mothers w/ confirmed/suspected COVID-19 as having suspected SARS-CoV-2 infxn when test results no available
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Test all neonates born to women w/ confirmed or suspected COVID-19, regardless of whether signs of infxn are present
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Optimal timing of testing unknown. Early testing may lead to false-positives or false-negatives
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Prioritization of testing: In areas w/ limited testing capacity, prioritize neonates w/ signs suggestive of COVID-19 as well as infants w/ COVID-19 exposure requiring higher levels of care or expected to have prolonged hospitalization (>48-72h)
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 When to test: regardless if symptomatic, test neonate born to mother w/ confirmed/suspected COVID-19 at approx 24 hrs of age; if initial test negative or not available, repeat test at 48 hrs of age. For asymptomatic neonates expected to be discharged
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Test all neonates born to women w/ confirmed or suspected COVID-19, regardless of whether signs of infxn are present
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Test all neonates born to women w/ confirmed or suspected COVID-19, regardless of whether signs of infxn are present