Abstract:

Since the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), people′s life and health have been greatly threatened. Both mothers and newborn babies are susceptible groups, and it is important to ensure their safety. After two months of efforts, the epidemic situation has improved dramatically. As a result, the number of outpatients has increased significantly, and infection prevention and control in neonatal clinics, including medical procedures, protective details, identifying high-risk neonates, etc., have become new challenges to medical staff. Based on the guidelines and expert consensus issued by various academic institutions in China, combined with the actual clinical work experience of our hospital, this article provide ideas for infection prevention and control in neonatal clinics under the improved epidemic situation to ensure the health of newborn babies and the safety of medical staff.

Key words: Novel coronavirus, Pneumonia, Neonatal clinic, Preventive health services