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 (>48-72 hrs)
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 Majority of term infants in case reports had asymptomatic or mild dz, recovered w/o complications
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Reported signs in neonates: fever, lethargy, rhinorrhea, cough, tachypnea, incr work of breathing; vomiting, diarrhea, feeding intolerance/decr intake