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Worried2020

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3. Yes it is, and No it cannot

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2020, 12:44 PM

May 2020

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""The good news is the COVID-19 virus can't be transmitted through any of the vector pests, which is good news for us. The mosquito and the tick are both known worldwide for being able to transmit a wide variety of really bad, deadly viruses and diseases. Thank goodness COVID-19 is not one of them," Fowler emphasized.

The CDC agrees. On the CDC website, under "commonly-asked questions," the CDC explains it has no data to suggest this new coronavirus or similar coronaviruses are spread by mosquitoes or ticks. The main way COVID-19 spreads is from person to person."

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Is it known whether or not mosquitoes can spread the COVID19 virus? [View all] milestogo May 2020 OP

Unlikely lapfog_1 May 2020 #1

It is not a bloodborne disease, nor do mosquitoes "sting" Tarc May 2020 #2

I'm going to say that there's a better answer. Igel May 2020 #4

That all sounds comforting, but customerserviceguy May 2020 #7

Yes it is, and No it cannot Worried2020 May 2020 #3

However - you may recall that initially prominent health organizations also said Ms. Toad May 2020 #5

Article is from 10 days ago - "Published: 6:15 AM EDT May 7, 2020" Worried2020 May 2020 #8

What I was pointing out was the subtle language distinction they use Ms. Toad May 2020 #9

Thank you. That's good news. milestogo May 2020 #6

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