Covid increases chance of grave illness and death in pregnant women – study

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Women are more likely to die in pregnancy if they catch Covid, according to researchers, who found the infection raised the risk of a swath of serious illnesses for mothers and their newborns.

Published 2 months ago · Washington, United States

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The Guardian

Covid increases chance of grave illness and death in pregnant women – study

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CNN

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The Washington Post

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The Hill

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2 months ago·Washington, United States

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