Should mothers breastfeed when COVID positive?

Undoubtedly, breastmilk is the most complete and sustainable source of nutrition for babies. It is unfortunate that the COVID-19 pandemic brought worry and anxiety among lactating mothers. To date, COVID-19 has not been detected in the breastmilk of any mother with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. While researchers continue to conduct tests, it appears unlikely that COVID-19 would be transmitted through breastfeeding. Hence, breastfeeding should not be disrupted as long as proper infection prevention and control measures are observed.