COVID-19 ‘led to rise in stillbirths, maternal deaths’
Kabita gives advice on contraception to mother-of-two, Tuni, so she can plan the size of her family. A study has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic worsens global maternal and perinatal outcomes, especially in low- and middle- income countries. Copyright: Pippa Ranger/DFID, (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Night curfew in Chandigarh, restaurants to close at 10 p.m.
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11 more cases from Chandigarh s Bapu Dham Colony. Image Source: IANS News
Chandigarh, April 6 : With the sudden spike in coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh administration on Tuesday announced night curfew in the city from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily
Only essential services will be allowed to function during the curfew, an official release said.
However, no gatherings will be allowed during the curfew and all restaurants must shut down by 10 p.m.
Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, took the decision in this regard at a high-level meeting presided over by him.
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(Reuters) - Rates of stillbirth and maternal deaths rose by around a third during the COVID-19 pandemic, with pregnancy outcomes getting worse overall.
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According to a study, rates of stillbirth and maternal deaths rose by around a third during the Covid-19 pandemic. DragonImages/Istock.com picture via AFP-Relaxnews
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LONDON, April 1 ― Rates of stillbirth and maternal deaths rose by around a third during the Covid-19 pandemic, with pregnancy outcomes getting worse overall for both babies and mothers worldwide, according to an international data review published yesterday.
Pooling data from 40 studies across 17 countries, the review found that lockdowns, disruption to maternity services, and fear of attending healthcare facilities all added to pregnancy risks, leading to generally worse results for women and infants.