Table 2 Criteria for Maternity Virtual Ward admission and ongoing risk assessment

Women from Black Asian Minority Ethnic Background

Increased maternal age ≥ 35 years

Raised BMI (≥ 25)

Pre-existing comorbidity (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD or other respiratory)

Unvaccinated (or vaccinated > 6 months previously, without booster)

Living in areas or households of increased socioeconomic deprivation

Lack of English, lack of social support, or limited understanding of how to access help