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March 25, 2020

Will warmer temps kill off SARS-CoV-2?

Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA

A: Scientists aren’t sure.

Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather.

Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China.

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