Current state of COVID-19 in pregnancy

Abstract

There is still a risk of a new wave of coronavirus infection in the general population and among pregnant women. Considering the possible adverse impact of COVID-19 on gestation, it is necessary to update information on the course, prevention, and treatment of the disease in this group of patients. The article includes data from foreign and domestic studies published recently on COVID-19, describing the emergence of new strains of the virus and gestational changes that increase the risk of infection and severe complications, demonstrating the importance of preventive measures. The information provided will contribute to the physicians' awareness, including obstetricians and gynecologists, of COVID-19.

Keywords

• novel strains of sars-cov-2
• covid-19
• vaccination
• specific drug prophylaxis
• pregnancy