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COVID-19 cannot be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans: Study

The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, provided the first experimental evidence on the capacity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, to infect and be transmitted by mosquitoes.

Jul 19, 2020, 19:41 PM IST

Dengue, chikungunya in Delhi: Understanding and identifying mosquito-borne diseases!

While dengue fever is mostly spread by the Aedes aegypti, chikungunya virus is often spread by the Aedes albopictus. However, both types of mosquitoes can spread both diseases.

Sep 12, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria in Delhi: Symptoms, tips to beat mosquito-borne diseases!

This season, many states across the country, including Delhi, are grappling with rising cases of mosquito-borne illnesses, mainly dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.

Sep 07, 2016, 12:18 PM IST

Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: Symptoms, tips to stay safe!

Symptoms of chikungunya virus infection include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.

Aug 23, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Dengue mosquitoes love to lay eggs in water near flowers

Mosquitoes known to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya are more likely to lay eggs in water sources near flowers, new research has found.

Jan 06, 2016, 12:00 PM IST