Jump to navigation. Doctors detected the virus in semen from six of 38 men hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed Covid Four were still very sick with the disease while two were recovering. There was no long-term follow-up so it is not known how long the virus may remain in semen or if men can spread it to their partners during sex. John Hotaling of the University of Utah, co-author of that report, said the new study involved much sicker men, most with active disease.
Authorities believe the coronavirus mainly spreads from droplets produced when infected people cough, which are inhaled by people nearby. Some studies have reported finding the virus in blood, feces and tears or other fluid from Covid patients with inflammation in their eyes. Evidence suggesting that other infectious viruses including Zika and Ebola may be sexually transmitted has prompted questions about the coronavirus.
Hotaling said it's an important public health concern but that more research is needed to provide a definitive answer. Peter Schlegel, the group's immediate past president, said in a statement. Can coronavirus spread through sex? Do You Like This Story? Now share the story.
