The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has recently issued guidelines aiming to protect pregnant women from being infected with the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Pregnant women are advised to stay at home as much as possible and avoid crowded and smoke-filled areas. The guidelines also caution against touching surfaces outside the home, and recommend regularly sanitizing all surfaces at home. In addition, pregnant women should refrain from eating food from restaurants. Pregnant women should also drink large quantities of water throughout the day, and should rinse their mouths and noses with saltwater at least once a day.

Source: Egypt Independent April 15, 2020 11:03 UTC