DOH says 25 infants nationwide test positive for COVID-19; 6 have died

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 25 infants have contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) of which, six have died, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “Meron na tayong (We have recorded) 25 cases ng (of) infants or ‘yung mga (those) less than 1 year old na naging positibo for COVID-19, and among these 25, anim […]

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 25 infants have contracted the coronavirus disease of which, six have died, the Department of Health said.

“Meron na tayong 25 cases ng infants or ‘yung mga less than 1 year old na naging positibo for COVID-19, and among these 25, anim na ‘yung namatay and others have recovered,” Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said in a virtual press briefing on Thursday.“Aming vineverify ‘yung accuracy ng data na meron tayo pero ‘yan ‘yung pinakabata galing sa epidemiology bureau namin ,” Vergeire added.

According to the health official, there is still no proof that pregnant women can pass the virus “vertically” to their babies.

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