Survivability of Novel CoronaVirus in Summer
Posted on 11 Mar 2020; 07:00 PM IST. Last Updated 11 Mar 2020; 07:00 PM IST.Summary: Many health experts expressed the belief, that novel coronavirus (Covid-19) may not die due to the summer heat, but may survive. This article attempts to predict that the survival of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), could be affected by the higher incidence of UltraViolet (UV) radiation, in the summer season.
The Novel CoronaVirus (covid-19) created a lot of discussion on its survivability during summer. President Trump indicated that it may end in Summer. Many health experts expressed doubts, on whether heat can bring down the virus, since human body temperature is around 37 degrees centigrade. So, unless we see a really really roasting temperature of at least 65 degrees centigrade, the virus may not die (but humans will not survive at this temperature). This is the theory behind the doubt.
Summer is not just about temperature, it also has higher UV radiation. It is the UV radiation, that kills many pathogens. Rich countries like US, has many devices like artificial UV cleansers. For others, "The Sun God" does the job, free of cost. The UV variation is pretty significant, and there is nice picture on Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_index.
The hope in summer and "Sun God", has scientific merit.
Warning: Artificial UV cleansers should not be used to sterilize any part of human body. Please refer to WHO guidelines given below.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters