Pune reports 1st vertical transmission of covid from mother to newborn baby

The Pune Hospital said the mother tested negative for COVID by RT-PCR but had evidence of COVID infection by strong antibody response (antibody test). The baby's nasopharyngeal swab, placenta and umbilical stump tested positive for COVID by RT-PCR

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