It seems like every year around this time, a new insect-borne virus comes along. Fortunately, at this time, experts say no data exists to suggest Covid-19 can be transmitted by either mosquitoes or ticks.

Although highly contagious, Covid-19 does not appear to be spread through blood like some other communicable illnesses,Covid-19 and other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS are spread from person to person through tiny viral droplets, which pass from one person to another through mucus or saliva.

The virus also survives on some surfaces for significant periods.While much still remains unknown about Covid-19, there is no biological reason to suggest transmission through insects is a threat.