Can Mosquitoes transmit Covid-19? This is the explanation

TNews, LIFESTYLE Mosquitoes are one of the animals that can transmit dangerous diseases to humans, such as malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever. Yes Moms, they spread the disease through bites on the skin.

That’s why, we as parents need to be aware of the presence of mosquitoes in the house. But, can mosquitoes spread the corona virus to humans?

An explanation of whether the Corona Virus can be transmitted through mosquitoes

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), until now there is no information or evidence showing that the corona virus can be transmitted through mosquito bites. Yes, corona is a virus that is transmitted through droplets that are released into the air when an infected person coughs, talks, or sneezes, Moms.

Meanwhile, in order for mosquitoes to be infected with the virus, the virus must be in the blood that the mosquito sucks. In fact, according to Emily Gallichotte, PhD, postdoctoral researcher in the department of microbiology, immunology, and pathology at Colorado State University, United States, the corona virus does not enter the blood.

“Corona is a respiratory virus that is only found in the lungs and respiratory tract of infected people, and rarely enters the blood,” Emily explained, as quoted by Health.

So, in order for mosquitoes to transmit the corona virus to someone through a bite, the virus must be able to replicate inside the mosquito. Meanwhile, the corona virus has not been proven to be able to do this.

In June 2020, researchers also tried to inject strands of the coronavirus into isolated cells from Aedes mosquitoes. The researchers found that the virus was unable to replicate in these mosquito cells, Moms.

in the same time, researchers collected 1,165 mosquitoes from around the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the first outbreak of COVID-19 was recorded. As quoted from Healthline, the researchers found that all the mosquitoes collected tested negative for the corona virus.

So, we can be sure, the corona virus cannot be transmitted through mosquitoes, Moms. Corona virus transmission only occurs through droplets, so don’t forget to wear a mask when leaving the house, keep a distance of at least one meter from other people, and wash your hands if you have touched objects or surfaces.

Source: coilMOM.com

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