regarding covid ..I got negative in covid rapid test..waiting for rtpcr ..my baby is 5 months old ...some are saying even though we got negative in rtpcr we should maintain quarantine for 14 days is it true??0/please reply pediatrician ss or doctors ...and can I breastfeed and preventive measures if mother is covid positive

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. the baby should be handled with utmost safety measures by following all the covid protocol you should use hand sanitizer and mask compulsorily while handling baby e as well as good hygiene maintained and then you can safely feed your child

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