As temperatures rise across the UK, with some regions expected to reach “heatwave thresholds”, many members of the public will likely be spending more time basking in the sunshine. However, amid the picnics and barbecues, the continued spread of the coronavirus remains a concern, despite the recent easing of lockdown measures in England and the devolved nations of the UK. There are some who believe that warmer temperatures may reduce the risk of spreading or catching the coronavirus, considering seasonal flu typically spikes in the winter months. In addition, some reports during the early stages of the pandemic said that warmer climates may see fewer cases.
However, previous pandemics – such as the 1918 Spanish flu, which peaked during the summer months – could suggest otherwise. So do warmer temperatures have a significant impact on the transmission of the coronavirus? Do warmer…
