Robert Davis of Galax wrote to The Gazette last year about his experience with Lyme disease, which is transmitted by tick bites, and prevention tips for readers. He’s back this year with another reminder about ways to stay safe. • With the coronavirus pandemic in your face everywhere, with people wearing face masks and social distancing, it is easy to … Read More
COVID: VIRUS CAN’T BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH MOSQUITOES
World Health Organization says there’s no evidence the coronavirus can transmitted through mosquito bites. Source: WFMZ.com
Stay Safe From Mosquito And Tick-Borne Illnesses
The Livingston County Health Department is is participating in a surveillance and prevention program that will track and help keep people safe from Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and Zika virus. Source: r20.rs6.net
‘There will be blood: Mosquitoes make their annual return in DC region | WTOP
Mike Raupp, an entomologist known as “The Bug Guy” at the University of Maryland, said this is the time of year mosquitoes start to come out. Source: WTOP
Can you get COVID-19 from a mosquito?
To date, there is no evidence suggesting that the virus can be transferred through a mosquito bite Source: KIMT News
Prevent mosquito-spread viruses this summer with these tips
Infected mosquitoes can spread several viruses. Follow these tips to stay safe this summer. Source: Fox News
6 Serious Diseases You Can Get From a Lone Star Tick Bite
An allergy to red meat isn’t the only thing to worry about. Source: Prevention
Prime time for ticks: Doctor wants Oklahomans to help gather valuable tick data
A local doctor wants Oklahomans to connect with a bunch of ticks in the month to come, but not necessarily to be bitten. Source: Tulsa World
Warmer weather means it’s time to be tick aware
As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests. Ticks go for blood in the hardest-to-reach places on the human body and put you at risk for Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about staying tick-safe. Source: CNN
Here’s Exactly How to Tell Deer Ticks and Wood Ticks Apart, According to a Pro
For one: They carry very different diseases. Source: Prevention
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