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COVID-19 mortality rates 13 times higher in pregnant women – Open Access Government
According to a new study examining the effects of coronavirus in pregnant women, COVID-19 mortality rates showed to be 13 times higher in pregnant mothers
Researchers from the University of Washington observed 240 pregnant women in Washington State between March and June 2020 and found that mortality rates were significantly higher when compared to similarly aged individuals.
Of the 240 pregnant women with COVID-19 infections detected through June, three died while 24 were hospitalised.
The study also found:
- Pregnant women with COVID-19 had 3.5 times higher COVID-19 associated hospitalisation rate.
- Although mortality rates were 13 times higher most…
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