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7. That all sounds comforting, but

Sun May 17, 2020, 03:32 PM

May 2020

What is the difference between C-19 and the viruses that we know can be transmitted by mosquitoes, such as West Nile and Zika?

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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

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