COVID-19 virus has not been detected in breastmilk – WHO
According to WHO, Breastfeeding reduces infant mortality and provides numerous lifelong health advantages.“Breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed their babies even if they are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19.’’Meanwhile, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, in his speech, emphasised the importance of breastfeeding and that mothers with COVID-19 should continue to breastfeed their babies.
“Mothers should be counselled that the many benefits of breastfeeding for newborn babies and children substantially outweigh the potential risks for COVID-19 infection.“Mother and infant should be helped to remain together while rooming-in throughout the day and night and to practise skin-to-skin contact.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NCDC gives update on potential COVID-19 vaccine, makes promise to Nigerians - Daily Post NigeriaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that it is working hard to ensure that Nigerians have access to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines
Read more »
WASSCE: Lagos Secondary schools resumes amidst COVID-19The Federal Government had earlier directed that students in exit classes across the country be allowed to resume on August 4, 2020, for revision classes ahead of their forthcoming examinations. Read more:
Read more »
COVID-19: Schools have right to charge third term fees – Nigerian govt - Daily Post NigeriaThe Federal Government has said that private school owners are entitled to charge fees for the third term as schools start resuming for exit classes. The
Read more »