The first Jordanian newborn delivered to COVID-19 infected mother with no evidence of vertical transmission: A case report.

Abstract

Abstract Background: COVID-19 has been recently declared by WHO a global health pandemic. Theoretically, it might affect all age groups but it is not known if vertical transmission during pregnancy occurs. We hereby report a case about the first Jordanian newborn delivered to COVID-19 infected mother. Case presentation: A late preterm female was delivered by Cesarean section to COVID-19 mother who was diagnosed after presenting with a dry cough, nasal congestion, headache, and sore throat in the context of direct contact with other confirmed patients. The infant’s clinical examination was reassuring throughout the hospital stay. COVID-19 was not detected by RT-PCR tests performed on the amniotic fluid and on two samples of the newborn’s nasopharyngeal swabs indicating no vertical transmission of the virus. After 10 days of hospital stay and following two negative consecutive RT-PCR assays on the mother’s nasopharyngeal swabs, both the mother and the infant were discharged home in stable clinical conditions. Conclusion: Vertical transmission is not likely among the routes of COVID-19 transmission. However, data about more number of deliveries to COVID-19 infected mothers is needed to support this conclusion.