Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

March 18, 2020

Effects of temperature variation and humidity on the mortality of COVID-19 in Wuhan

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  • The authors observed a negative association between COVID-19 daily mortality counts and temperature and humidity, and a positive association with diurnal temperature range (DTR). 
  • This study suggests implications that temperature variation and humidity may affect COVID-19 mortality. 

Ma et al. (March 18, 2020). Effects of temperature variation and humidity on the mortality of COVID-19 in Wuhan. Pre-print downloaded Mar 18 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.15.20036426