Pregnant women have suppressed immune systems, and that could make them more susceptible to COVID-19. And the CDC says women who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at risk with severe viral illness. “Pregnant women should now be considered within the high-risk category, and should follow the recommendations that are being made for older adults, people with other comorbidities and health issues,” says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert. She says recommendations for the general public also should be followed by pregnant women, including social or physical distancing, excellent hand-washing, and avoiding contact with anyone who might be sick.
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