What are the symptoms of newborns infected with COVID-19?
Studies have reported mainly no symptoms or mild disease from COVID-19 in infected newborns, with low risk of neonatal death.
What does it mean that someone is asymptomatic?
Someone who is asymptomatic has the infection but no symptoms and will not develop them later. Someone who is pre-symptomatic has the infection but does not have any symptoms yet.
What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19 in children?
Children and Adolescents Similar to the symptoms seen in adults, the most common symptoms reported have been tiredness or fatigue, headache, trouble sleeping (insomnia), trouble concentrating, muscle and joint pain, and cough.
Do most children develop mild symptoms after being infected with COVID-19?
Most children who become infected with the COVID-19 virus have only a mild illness.
What is the risk of a newborn being infected if the mother has COVID-19?
Current evidence suggests that the risk of a newborn getting COVID-19 from their mother is low, especially when the mother takes steps (such as wearing a mask and her washing hands) to prevent spread before and during care of the newborn.
Can I take care of my newborn if I have COVID-19 and there is no healthy caregiver?
If a healthy caregiver is not available, you can care for your newborn if you are well enough.- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before touching for your newborn. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.- Wear a mask when within 6 feet of your newborn and other people during your entire isolation period. The mask helps prevent you from spreading the virus to others.
How long should I quarantine if I am COVID-19 asymptomatic?
If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-19.
Can you get the COVID-19 from someone who has no symptoms?
Both flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by people before they begin showing symptoms; by people with very mild symptoms; and by people who never experience symptoms (asymptomatic people).
Can children be infected with COVID-19?
Children and adolescents can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, can get sick with COVID-19, and can spread the virus to others.
What is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19?
Children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and can get sick with COVID-19. Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or they may have no symptoms at all (“asymptomatic”). Fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults.
How long after being infected can symptoms of COVID-19 still appear?
In rare cases, symptoms can show up after 14 days. Researchers think this happens with about 1 out of every 100 people. Some people may have the coronavirus and never show symptoms. Others may not know that they have it because their symptoms are very mild.
What should I do to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to my newborn?
See full answerIf you are in isolation for COVID-19 and are sharing a room with your newborn, take the following precautions to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to your newborn:• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before holding or caring for your newborn. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.• Wear a mask when within 6 feet of your newborn.• Keep your newborn more than 6 feet away from you as much as possible.• Discuss with your healthcare provider about using a physical barrier (for example, placing the newborn in an incubator) while in the hospital.