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1/6 Mothers with suspected or confirmed #COVID19 are still encouraged to initiate or continue #breastfeeding.
2/6 Anyone who has symptoms, even if mild, or is concerned they may have been exposed to #COVID19 should take recommended precautions to avoid spreading the virus to the baby.
3/6 This includes frequent #handwashing, practising proper respiratory etiquette (#CoverYourCough) and wearing a non-medical mask or face covering when close to the baby. This advice goes to all new parents, whether breastfeeding or not.
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Tip against #coronavirus:

Keep your chest & neck covered & warm at all times. Even in bed. Scarves & snoods are also useful for pulling up as impromptu masks.

Sciencey bit: Viruses replicate more readily at lower body temperatures. Cold is a risk factor.

AND WASH YOUR HANDS!
In short, at core body temperature:
- Interferons (immune system proteins) work better
- Infected cells die more rapidly, preventing viral replication
- An enzyme that attacks & degrades viral genes is enhanced.

Cold impairs all this.
#keepwarm #COVID19
futurity.org/body-temperatu…
Confirmation that precautions keeping the virus from multiplying in the lungs would be beneficial.
(The diagnosis & cause of death in Italy is bilateral interstitial pneumonia.)
#keepwarm

bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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