May 21, 2020

Optimal Temperature Zone for the Dispersal of COVID-19

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

• Huang et al. found 60% of confirmed COVID-19 cases occurred in locations where the air temperature ranged from 5-15 degrees C (41-59 degrees F) and 74% of cases were concentrated in regions with absolute humidity of 3-10g/m3. These findings suggest that there may be an optimal climate in which of SARS-CoV-2 survives in the ambient environment (e.g. on surfaces). 

Huang et al. (May 16, 2020). Optimal Temperature Zone for the Dispersal of COVID-19. The Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139487