Ask 2: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19 ?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19? 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.
What are flying spiders and should we expect to see them in Houston?
Should you be worried about flying spiders invading Houston this summer? These unusual arachnids are mostly found flying around in North Texas and in the Hill Country, according to TexasHillCountry.com. However, many Houston-area residents, such as YouTube user HelensVlogs posted a video in 2016 of a spider making its track with the wind. What are flying spiders? (Flickr/Andy Morton)The majority of flying spiders are actually baby spiders making their first journey away from their motherโs web, according to National Geographic.