It’s increasingly clear that summer won’t quell the new coronavirus. (Sorry.)
The preponderance of research suggests warmer weather might have a small impact on slowing the spread of coronavirus, but the summer itself certainly won’t end the historic pandemic. We’re going to be living with this new, circulating virus — which has no proven medical treatments nor a vaccine — throughout this year and beyond, though exactly how long is unknown.
Why, however, do different viruses “prefer” different seasons, or become significantly more transmissible in summer or winter? There’s no simple answer, and big unknowns remain, but there are some important factors. Read more…
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Why some viruses die out in summer, but others don’t
