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Delta COVID-19 variant more dangerous for unvaccinated pregnant women: study
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The delta COVID-19 variant increases the risk for complications among unvaccinated pregnant women, a recent study found.
From May 2020 to September 2021, 1,515 pregnant women were diagnosed with COVID-19 at a Dallas public health system, including 82 severe cases (81 among unvaccinated patients) and 11 requiring mechanical ventilation. Study authors reported two maternal deaths.
Results indicated that around 5% of pregnant patients battled severe COVID-19 until around March 2021, and before increasing to 10-15% by summer’s end, amid a delta-driven surge.
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