Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 14, 2020

Spatial modeling cannot currently differentiate SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and human distributions on the basis of climate in the United States

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  • Harbert et al used species distribution modeling with US county-level data to evaluate the impact of climate on transmission. While finding slightly more cases in cooler areas, the authors conclude that climate may not play a central role in US viral distribution.

Harbert et al. (April 10, 2020). Spatial modeling cannot currently differentiate SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and human distributions on the basis of climate in the United States. Pre-print downloaded Apr 14 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.08.20057281