id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-315961-rnzy0wlr Fang, Nancy Z. A hospital-based COVID-19 abortion case in the early phase of the pandemic() 2020-05-19 .txt text/plain 981 78 50 In this case report we discuss changes in hospital-based abortion care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this case report we discuss changes in hospital-based abortion care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) occurred in New York State on March 1, 2020; widespread community transmission followed. Throughout this time, our hospital recommended N95 masks and face shields for healthcare workers and negative pressure rooms, if available, during aerosolizing procedures in known or suspected COVID-19 infection. This case report describes our experience caring for an asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patient. Further, home-based care or hospitalization would increase COVID-19 exposure. We recommend staff providing surgical abortion or anesthesia universally use PPE advised for COVID-19 positive patients in settings with high rates of community transmission. COVID-19 infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic pregnant women: Two weeks of confirmed presentations to an affiliated pair of New York City hospitals COVID-19: The Case for Health-Care Worker Screening to Prevent Hospital Transmission. ./cache/cord-315961-rnzy0wlr.txt ./txt/cord-315961-rnzy0wlr.txt