According to USAToday.com, Americans are torn between taking a vacation and avoiding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While we recommend staying safe through wearing masks and practicing social distancing, we are seeing trends across the United States where people have chosen to travel. Many people are itching to take a vacation or travel and here at Bed Bug Law, we wanted to publish and discuss the potential risks with bed bugs and the ability for those bed bugs to transmit the Coronavirus.
Getting Bitten by Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are tenacious insects that feed on human blood to survive. Bed bugs hide deep within mattresses to feed while you are sleeping and when you least expect it. Bed bugs are also really good at hiding and only coming our during the most opportune time for feeding. Bed bugs also vary in appearance depending on their age which you can see below –
When you are bitten by bed bugs, you can suffer from a rash, large red patches or welts across your body and even mental distress. Bed bugs can also cause infestations back at your home, if you decide to travel for a vacation.
You would think there may be risk of receiving the Coronavirus by being bitten by bed bugs, but…
Bed Bugs Transmitting Infectious Diseases
According to the NIH, or the National Institute of Health, there is no evidence indicating that bed bugs can transmit infectious diseases like the Coronavirus. This may surprise you as there can be allergic reactions to being bitten by a bed bug, but ultimately, there aren’t any reports we’ve seen to confirm transmission of the Coronavirus via bed bugs. As an additional source of information, the CDC or the Center for Disease Control, has indicated that bed bugs are not known to spread disease.
When to Contact a Bed Bug Attorney
If you have travelled, rented furniture or stayed a hotel and have suffered as a result of bed bugs through emotional distress or some other physical issue, you should contact Bed Bug Law, the Bed Bug Lawyers, as you may be eligible for compensation.
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