Monday, June 1, 2020

Warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission, but not by much

Researchers looked at the impact of temperature, precipitation, and UV index on COVID-19 case rates in the United States during the spring months of 2020. The findings reveal that while the rate of COVID-19 incidence does decrease with warmer temperatures up until 52 degrees F, further warmer temperatures do not decrease disease transmission significantly.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200601134610.htm

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