TOKYO — The number of pregnant women infected with the novel coronavirus in Japan has surged amid the spread of the Omicron variant. At some hospitals, beds reserved for infected pregnant women have been fully occupied. As of Friday, the San-Ikukai Hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, was caring for nine pregnant patients infected with the coronavirus. “We’re continually fielding requests to admit infected pregnant women,” said Mie Yamada, head of the hospital’s obstetrics and gynecology department. The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and other entities have formulated guidelines to help pregnant women recuperating at home manage their condition.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 30, 2022 11:42 UTC