KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For children in general, Dr. Jennifer Urbano said people should remember the basics to protect against COVID-19.
"Washing your hands with soap and water, using hand sanitizer and covering your cough and sneezes," she said.
She added that if a child is sick, don't let them go to school.
"If you think your kids are sick and are showing the symptoms please keep them at home," Urbano said.
But keep in consideration what age they are. Cleaning and disinfecting can help prevent the spread of the virus, especially if they are younger and more likely to get dirty.
"I think these same precautions apply to COVID-19 whether it's present or not," she said.
As for newborns, Urbano said that it is important not to let anyone near who may show signs of being sick, such as having a rough cough.
"It is prudent to not have anyone displaying symptoms of upper respiratory illness around the baby, " Urbano said.
People should pay attention to those around them and know that experts are working to understand how it affects new mothers.
"We don't have any proof there is any transmission through the breast milk, but people are studying what birth for women with COVID-19 can look like and how breastfeeding will work, and whether or not to separate mom and baby," she added.
Speaking of pregnant women, the CDC said there are no scientific reports that they are more susceptible to the disease. However one's immune system can change during pregnancy.
"That depends on many factors, such as the health of the mother prior to pregnancy," Urbano said.
Both sources recommend the usual preventative measures. As far as testing on pregnant women, Urbano said so far it isn't an official recommendation unless symptoms are seen.
"As we see more cases of the COVID-19 and we see more pregnant we will be able to give more recommendations on what to expect," she said.
This info and more can be found here on the CDC's website.
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