Will the spread of novel coronavirus be affected by the rising temperature? Experts say so

What will this effect on novel coronavirus pneumonia be with the increase of temperature?

Academician Xu Tao, head of the research team of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in response to the epidemic situation, said at a press conference of the state new office on the 30th that the novel coronavirus is an RNA virus with a capsule, the virus particles are spherical in shape, relatively sensitive to heat, and very sensitive to ultraviolet rays, medical alcohol and chlorine containing disinfectants. Generally speaking, viruses transmitted through the air are more susceptible to temperature changes, so we see that influenza is generally high in winter and spring when the temperature is low.

The novel coronavirus is widely believed to spread mainly through droplets and direct contact. "As for whether the novel coronavirus is affected by temperature, it is still in the process of cognition, and more data are needed to explain it," said Xu Tao

Wang Chen, vice president of the Chinese Academy of engineering and President of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, said at the meeting that after the hot weather, the use of air conditioning is also involved. "It's better to clean and disinfect the air conditioning from household use to a certain site." The novel coronavirus pneumonia can be prevented from spreading on the one hand, because air conditioning is also the breeding ground for many pathogens. Proper cleaning and disinfection should be considered in this season.