The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the world. With the sharp increase in the number of infections, the number of pregnant women and children with COVID-19 is also on the rise. Limited data are available for pregnant women and newborns with COVID-19. A few small case series suggest that congenital and perinatal transmission to newborns from infected women may occur.  Pediatric data demonstrate that children of all ages are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, and that infants under 1 year of age are at risk for severe disease although this still is a relatively rare outcome. This manuscript outlines the precautions and steps to be taken before, during, and after resuscitation of a newborn born to a COVID-19 suspected or/confirmed mother, including resuscitation of the newborn, disposition, nutrition, and post discharge care. Our aim is to conduct a rapid review to guide the health care practitioners to the practical approaches to ensure the best care for the newborn. In conclusion: neonates born to women with COVID-19 – as well as neonates born to women with testing for COVID-19 pending at the time of delivery- should be considered as persons under investigation (PUIs) for infection.