The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the globe and caused significant disruptions across multiple domains[1].Moreover,different countries have been differentially impacted by COVID-19—a phenomenon that is d...The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the globe and caused significant disruptions across multiple domains[1].Moreover,different countries have been differentially impacted by COVID-19—a phenomenon that is due to a multitude of complex and often interacting determinants[2].展开更多
In December of 2019,several cases of atypical pneumonia caused by an unknown agent were reported in Wuhan,the capital city of Hubei Province in China.In early January 2020,it was announced that these cases were caused...In December of 2019,several cases of atypical pneumonia caused by an unknown agent were reported in Wuhan,the capital city of Hubei Province in China.In early January 2020,it was announced that these cases were caused by a novel coronavirus.The virus was later named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),which causes a disease associated with atypical pneumonia termed Corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19).Several respiratory viruses,including coronaviruses and influenza viruses tend to have prominent peaks of infection during colder seasons,especially in temperate regions.The cold temperatures,along with accompanying dry conditions can drive respiratory tract infections by assisting with viral transmission,weakening the human immune system,and increasing viral molecular stability.Though the topic of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and warm weather has been associated with misinformation campaigns,it is worth investigating since an informative answer may give an indication of the future behavior of SARS-CoV-2.展开更多
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文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the globe and caused significant disruptions across multiple domains[1].Moreover,different countries have been differentially impacted by COVID-19—a phenomenon that is due to a multitude of complex and often interacting determinants[2].
文摘In December of 2019,several cases of atypical pneumonia caused by an unknown agent were reported in Wuhan,the capital city of Hubei Province in China.In early January 2020,it was announced that these cases were caused by a novel coronavirus.The virus was later named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),which causes a disease associated with atypical pneumonia termed Corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19).Several respiratory viruses,including coronaviruses and influenza viruses tend to have prominent peaks of infection during colder seasons,especially in temperate regions.The cold temperatures,along with accompanying dry conditions can drive respiratory tract infections by assisting with viral transmission,weakening the human immune system,and increasing viral molecular stability.Though the topic of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and warm weather has been associated with misinformation campaigns,it is worth investigating since an informative answer may give an indication of the future behavior of SARS-CoV-2.
