Thaiger Posted August 26, 2021 #43702 Share Posted August 26, 2021 The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration says Covid-related deaths in Thailand are 2.5 times higher in pregnant women. Assistant spokesperson Apisamai Srirangsan says the deaths are mainly caused by respiratory failure. Thai PBS World reports that findings from December to August 11 show that the deaths of pregnant Covid-19 patients accounted for 0.43% of all Covid-related fatalities. The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand has expressed serious concern over the findings, which attribute the deaths to the physical changes in a pregnant woman’s body. In the later stages of pregnancy, the enlargement of the uterus, coupled with an increase in […] The post Figures show Covid-related deaths 2.5 times higher among pregnant women appeared first on Thaiger News. Read the full story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyers_Guns_and_Money Posted August 26, 2021 #43732 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) I believe the numbers are similar in the United States. Additional factors are pregnancy induced diabetes and inflammation levels that compromise the immune system. Edited August 26, 2021 by Lawyers_Guns_and_Money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexPTY Posted August 26, 2021 #43919 Share Posted August 26, 2021 It was always a risk group. Allways will be for any type of viral infection as well as any kind of medication. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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