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Why do people say coronavirus should subside based on a change of seasons when the weather warms? i thought you needed extreme heat to kill viruses, not just warmer weather.
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Less staying: inside, in closer proximity to one another. Cold weather, more staying inside, spreading viruses more easily. Spring and summer slow the spread of colds, flu, and corona. Fresh air is good!
Answered 3/9/2020
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Extreme heats: are not required. The higher the heat the less exposure time required to kill the virus. We don't actually know if COVID 19 will wane when weather gets warmer.
Answered 5/20/2020
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