Heat wave an ‘ally against coronavirus’, says expert

18 May 2020

Heat wave an ‘ally against coronavirus’, says expert

The heat wave gripping Cyprus — with temperatures 12 C above the average for the time of year — is an ally against the coronavirus, a member of the team of scientists advising the government on the Covid-19 outbreak told CNA on Monday.

Professor Petros Karayiannis added that it was possible that in the next few days Cyprus may have no new positive cases or that these may be sporadic.

“I think the heat wave is on our side. Because of the high temperatures we have now if someone is ill and sneezes, the microdroplets will dry very quickly and the virus will be neutralised in this way,” he said.

 

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