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Health Ministry issues guidelines for pregnant women

28 Apr 2020

Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe has issued a set of guidelines to be followed by pregnant women amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Accordingly, pregnant women have been urged to seek immediate medical attention if they show the following symptoms. •Fever •Bleeding •Severe headache •Difficulty in breathing •Impaired vision •Fits, chest/abdominal pain •Reduced foetal movements •Swelling of the body or any other severe discomfort The Health Ministry has also requested pregnant women to make prior medical appointments to avoid congestion in hospitals and to receive a quality service.


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