COVID-19 could be a seasonal illness

(University of Sydney) A study conducted in Sydney, Australia, during the early epidemic stage of COVID-19 has found an association between lower humidity and an increase in locally acquired positive cases. Researchers discovered a 1 percent decrease in humidity could increase the number of COVID-19 cases by 6 percent.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/uos-ccb060120.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 1, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news