New data finds unvaccinated expectant mothers more at risk, with Delta variant linked to more severe symptoms

England’s top midwife is urging expectant mums to get the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible, as new data suggests a worrying rise in Covid-19 hospital admissions among unvaccinated pregnant women in the UK.

There is also evidence that the Delta variant poses a significantly greater risk to pregnant women than previous strains.

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