Hungarian professors confirm that weather can affect the spread of viruses
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“The spread of different viruses is affected by all elements of the weather, including sunshine, temperature, rain and humidity,” said Sándor Szegedi, the head of the Department of Meteorology at the University of Debrecen.
In his announcement, Sándor Szegedi explained to Hirado that since the purpose of viruses is to enter the human body and reproduce in it, they are only able to survive in roughly similar weather conditions as the one provided by its host. Therefore, viruses spread more effectively in a closed, weather-independent space, than in the open air, where they are exposed to numerous effects.
Mild weather has helped coronavirus to spread.
“According to scientists, temperatures between 0 and 20 degrees Celsius are the most optimal for viruses. The mild climate of Wuhan in Hubei Province, the assumed starting point of the current coronavirus pandemic, and the smog typical of Chinese metropolises created ideal conditions for the outbreak. Viruses can travel long distances by adhering to the floating aerosol particles in the smog, and when the coronavirus arrived in Europe, the mild but gloomy weather also favoured its spread,” Szegedi said.
He added that temperatures well below freezing point and extremely high humidity (around 90%) could greatly reduce the spread of the virus.
Rain can help wash out viruses from the air, but wind acts as a double-edged sword since it can blow disease-causing particles up to tens of meters.
I think professional right…
It is hot, very sunny and in places humid as well in Africa but the virus is spreading there. The professor’s opinion is true of most coronaviruses but this one seems to be an exception to the rule.