Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, General Director of WHO, declared no risk of breastfeeding infants by coronavirus-positive mothers, reports Fox News.
The statement is made based on COVID-19 corresponding researches. Breastfeeding must not be interrupted for coronavirus reasons.
As the #COVID19 pandemic accelerates, we are concerned about its impact on women, children & adolescents' access to healthcare. @WHO has developed guidance for health facilities & community activities on maintaining essential services, incl. respectful maternal & newborn care. https://t.co/1Nx0tDNyds
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 12, 2020