Clinical characteristics and pregnancy outcomes of women diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 in London's most ethnically diverse borough: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: It is unclear whether pregnant women from ethnic minority groups and with metabolic disorders are disproportionately affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection within deprived areas. No previous studies have compared pregnancy outcomes with an appropriate comparator group.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of 32 women with SARS-CoV-2 compared to background departmental figures from the three months prior to the outbreak.

Universal screening for SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women at term admitted to an East London maternity unit.

Objective: To explore the prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 in the maternity population.

Study Design: Newham University Hospital based in East London serving a population with the highest death rate secondary to SARS-CoV-2 in the UK, commenced universal screening of all admissions to the Maternity Unit from 22nd April to 5th May, 2020. A proforma was created to capture key patient demographics, indication for admission and presence of SARS-CoV-2 related symptoms at the point of presentation.