A baby boy born to a covid19 mother, has tested negative for the virus.
The Head of the Pediatric Clinic at Makarios Hospital, Avraam Elia, told the CNA that the newborn’s health is excellent and there are no symptoms so far.

He clarified that the baby boy will stay at the Hospital for seven days and will undergo another test. If this one comes back negative, then the boy will be discharged. He will be able to come into contact with his mother if her two consecutive tests also come back negative.

The first test was negative and on Saturday they will run another one that will determine if she can see her baby boy.
Another infant, 3 months old, was tested positive and was hospitalized at Makarios.

According to Dr Elia, there’s no other confirmed covid19 case that had to be treated at the Hospital. During the day, they are expecting the results for three more children whom are treated at the special ward. Two more children were tested negative.