A revelation from the only hospital that treats COVID-19 infected pregnant mothers
The only island-wide treatment center for pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19 has been set up at the Colombo East Base Hospital.
It’s specialist Dr. Mayuramanna Devolage said that more than 80 pregnant mothers have been infected with the COVID-19 virus.
At present 28 pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19 are being treated at the COVID-19 Unit at the Colombo East Base Hospital.
Specialist Dr. Mayuramanna Devolage further said, “The only Maternal COVID-19 Test Unit in Sri Lanka established at the Colombo East Base Hospital. So far more than 80 mothers in Sri Lanka have been infected with the COVID-19. Four pregnant mothers infected with the COVID-19 gave birth to babies at this hospital. These people are hoping to go home when no Coronavirus is reported in the body.”

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