South Africa commemorates World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), a global campaign to demonstrate sustained commitment to protect, support and promote breastfeeding as a key child survival and cost effective intervention. The country will commemorate this year`s campaign under the adapted theme: “Support breastfeeding for a healthier South Africa.” While so far, the Covid-19 virus has not been found in breastmilk and research evidence has shown that virus is not transmitted through breastmilk or by giving breastmilk that has been expressed from a mother who is confirmed/ suspected to have it, all mothers are advised to continue breastfeeding and practice good hygiene by wearing a mask during feeding and wash their hands with soap before and after touching the baby.