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Does coronavirus spread more easily in cold temperatures? Here’s what we know – The Conversation UK

Winter weather forces us to congregate inside but evidence suggests cold, dry air also helps spread respiratory viruses.

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Why is the reported number of COVID-19 cases rising across Europe now? Many countries ended their full lockdowns at the start of the summer, but it wasnt until the autumn that most places began to see a significant increase in the spread of the virus again. The re-opening of schools and universities led to greater mixing of individuals from different households, but could the fall in outside temperatures also be playing a part?
We know that more people get colds and flu in the winter (the colds…

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