Newborn Baby Born With COVID-19 Antibodies
- 3 years ago
A woman in Singapore who had COVID-19 in March just gave birth to a baby.
Surprisingly, the baby seems to have been born with antibodies, says Business Insider.
These antibodies appear to be protective against the virus.
Past research has suggested antibodies against COVID-19 cross the placenta in utero.
Little is known about how long the immunity may last and how the timing of infection during pregnancy plays a role.
Breast milk also has detectable antibodies and there's no evidence it transmits the virus.
Surprisingly, the baby seems to have been born with antibodies, says Business Insider.
These antibodies appear to be protective against the virus.
Past research has suggested antibodies against COVID-19 cross the placenta in utero.
Little is known about how long the immunity may last and how the timing of infection during pregnancy plays a role.
Breast milk also has detectable antibodies and there's no evidence it transmits the virus.