This interim guidance is intended for healthcare providers who care for breastfeeding women and infants who receive breast milk feeds in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is based on what is currently known about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and provides breastfeeding guidance for mothers.
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