Will winter have a different effect on Coronavirus? How will winter affect COVID-19 transmission? What will be the impact of Coronavirus in the winter season? What precautions should be taken against COVID-19 during winter? Is COVID-19 a winter virus? Dr Rajesh Bhardwaj, a senior ENT specialist, answers these questions for us. He also explains the causes of faster transmission during winter.
Video Breakdown:
0:24 Causes of faster transmission during winter
1:15 Is COVID-19 a winter virus
1:27 Precautions against COVID-19 during winter
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Video Transcript:
Introduction
Respiratory viruses are winter viruses, they are seasonal viruses and they transmit faster cold
and dry climates. There is a fear that with winter around the corner, the Coronavirus may spread
faster and wider.
Causes of faster transmission during winter
One of the main reasons is the lack of humidity. As the weather becomes dry, the virus particles
can transmit to a longer distance because of the dry air. The second reason is all of us move
indoors because of the winters. All events and gatherings happen indoors and so the chance of
spreading infection from one person to another is greater in the winter months. Another factor is
because of low sunlight, there is inadequate exposure to the sun which reduces the body’s
capacity to manufacture Vitamin D. As air pollution levels rise, it reduces the body’s immunity
and it is also possible for the coronavirus to transmit through PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles, and
infect adults and children.
Is COVID-19 a winter virus?
It is not clearly known whether the coronavirus is in fact a winter virus or a seasonal virus. As
we have seen, it has continued to transmit in all kinds of weather in all parts of the world.
Precautions to follow in winter
The important thing at the moment is to continue to wear a mask in public places, to go out only
when necessary, to come back home and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. It is
also necessary to use hand sanitizer frequently when you are out in public spaces, especially
when you touch door knobs and handles which could be infected by use from others.
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