RIMS records birth of 25 babies by Covid-19 positive women
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 30 2021:
A team led by RIMS Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department head Prof M Rameshwar Singh with support of the Covid team has successfully delivered babies of 25 Covid-19 positive pregnant women since April 1 till date.
According to a statement issued by Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), the department conducted C-section on 11 women while 14 other women had normal deliveries.
It mentioned that the department was able to conduct the deliveries smoothly due to support of the faculty members from departments of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Anaesthesiology, nursing officials and paramedical staff.
Further appealed the public to follow SOPs issued by the government from time to time and Covid appropriate behaviour strictly.