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Information regarding pregnancy and children

  1. Is it safe to visit a newborn baby? If not, how long should I stay away?

    Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for detailed information about precautions to take regarding newborns....

  2. Why close schools if children do not get very sick with COVID-19?

    Even children who do not show symptoms may still carry the disease and pass it on to others. COVID-19...

  3. Can children get COVID-19?

    Yes. Children can catch the virus which causes COVID-19, and spread it to others. For the latest information about...

  4. Can children catch the COVID-19 virus at school?

    Yes. Respiratory viral diseases, including COVID-19, are spread when people come into contact with one another. This means that...