Possible Vertical Transmission of COVID-19 to the New-born; a Case Report

Vertical transmission of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), has been reported in case reports and series,while the data regarding its transmission is still not enough. Thus, presenting different experiences form variousregions could help better understand the virus behavior in pregnancy. We herein report a possible vertical trans-mission of COVID-19 from a mother to the neonate. A 41-year-old mother with signs and symptoms of acuterespiratory illness presented with labor pain and vaginal leak at 37 weeks of gestation. She tested positive forCOVID-19 using RT-PCR and underwent emergency cesarean section delivery and gave birth to a girl neonate.The baby tested positive for the COVID-19. Although vertical transmission of COVID-19 has not been provedyet, but there are several lines of evidences suggesting it. Paying close attention to the mother and newborn withCOVID-19 and long-term follow-up are needed for better understanding of the virus in pregnancy.