Infants may be at a higher risk for severe forms of the disease, compared to older children, according to the CDC. If the mother's test results are negative, the CDC says the temporary separation can end. It's unclear when the optimal time to test is, but the CDC suggests they first be tested 24 hours after they are born and if the test is negative, doctors should test them again the next day. In parts of the country where available testing is limited, the CDC recommends these newborns should be prioritized. Newborns don't need a negative test to be discharged from the hospital.

Source: CNN May 21, 2020 09:56 UTC