REUTERS: PM Johnson's fiancée gives birth to boy amid coronavirus crisis

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“This birth would be counted as premature,” said Alexander Heazell, professor of obstetrics at the University of Manchester.

A review of SARS-1 and COVID cases suggested that the preterm birth rate was about double the normal rate, he added.

Period	29 Apr 2020

Title	PM Johnson's fiancée gives birth to boy amid coronavirus crisis
Media name/outlet	Reuters
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	29/04/20
Description	“This birth would be counted as premature,” said Alexander Heazell, professor of obstetrics at the University of Manchester. A review of SARS-1 and COVID cases suggested that the preterm birth rate was about double the normal rate, he added.
URL	https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-johnson-baby/pm-johnsons-fiance-gives-birth-to-boy-amid-coronavirus-crisis-idUKKCN22B14Z
Persons	Alexander Heazell