COVID-19: Pregnant women in B.C. now prioritized for vaccine
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the data shows a "slightly elevated" risk for pregnant women who contract the virus
Author of the article: Katie DeRosa
Publishing date: May 04, 2021 • May 4, 2021 • 2 minute read •
A national study concluded pregnant women are more likely to become severely ill from COVID and need to be hospitalized and, to a lesser extent, end up in intensive care compared to women in the general population. Photo by RICARDO MORAES /REUTERS
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Pregnant women are now being given priority for the COVID-19 vaccine in B.C.