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.