The Victorian Government has announced that the statewide lockdown will be extended due to the level of community transmission of COVID-19 and the number of unlinked cases. Almost all of the current restrictions will remain in place until 70 per cent of Victorians have had at least one dose of vaccine.

Can COVID-19 be spread through sexual intercourse?

○ Respiratory droplets, saliva, and fluids from your nose are known to spread COVID-19 and could be around during sexual contact.
○ While kissing or during sexual intercourse, you are in close contact with someone and can spread COVID-19 through droplets or saliva.

Can you contract COVID-19 from kissing?

Well, yes.
The virus that causes COVID-19 travels in saliva, so, sure, swapping spit with an infected person could transfer the virus to you.