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Ask 2: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19 ?

Can mosquitos transmit coronavirus?

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.

Question: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19?

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Answer: No.

The CDC says there is no evidence at this time that mosquitoes can spread COVID-19. The main way to spread COVID-19 is from person to person through respiratory droplets.

In a June study from the World Health Organization, scientists tested mosquitoes for viral transmission and brought back negative results. They concluded that the virus cannot replicate its cells inside the mosquito.

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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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