How New York is safeguarding pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
National Academy for State Health Policy
Publisher
National Academy for State Health Policy
Date
November 2020
Abstract / Description

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in September found that pregnant women, especially Black and Latinx, are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant individuals. They are more likely to be admitted to intensive care units (ICU), receive invasive ventilation, and are at increased risk of death.

In response to COVID-19, several states, including New York, are working closely with the CDC to collect data on COVID-19 and pregnancy and implement guidelines to improve women’s outcomes and address disparities. Earlier this year, the New York COVID-19 Maternity Task Force submitted a report with recommendations to the governor, who is now implementing these actions. (author abstract) 

Artifact Type
Application
Reference Type
Blog
Priority Population
Ethnic and racial groups
Women and girls
P4HE Authored
No
Topic Area
Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing » Communicable Disease » COVID-19/Coronavirus
Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing » Maternal/Child Health » Maternal Morbidity and Mortality