US Department of Homeland Security science official William Brian said the Corona virus weakens more quickly when exposed to sunlight, heat and humidity, in a possible sign that the Corona pandemic may become less able to spread during the summer months.
Reuters quoted Brian, acting director of science and technology in the ministry, as saying in a press briefing yesterday that “researchers from the US government have found that the virus lives better in enclosed spaces and dry climates and weakens with high temperature and humidity, especially when exposed to sunlight.” It dies as soon as possible with direct sunlight. ”
Brian pointed out that on non-porous surfaces, such as steel, the virus loses half of its strength after 18 hours in dark, low-humid atmospheres.
These results may revive hopes that the emerging corona virus will follow the path of other respiratory diseases, such as influenza, which are less contagious in warm climates.
Source : Sana
