Methods
The epidemiology and pathogenicity of SARS-COV-2 was compared to the
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in 2003. Our protocols were
constructed following multidisciplinary discussions. These workflow
processes include triage, isolation, determination of admission criteria
and subsequent secured transfers to dedicated isolation wards.
Intrapartum management policies including mode of delivery were reviewed
with the focus on minimising maternal-fetal transmission. Postpartum
care (breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact) policies were
re-evaluated.