Debunking the “Heat Kills Corona” Theory

When COVID-19 just started spreading, there was a study that supposedly confirmed that heat, humidity, and extra UV rays the virus won’t be able to last that long. Now, in the late summer, we realize how wrong it all was.

The Original Study

The original study, conducted in around April, found that a lot of heat didn’t let the virus strand survive as long. Everyone thought it would be just like the seasonal flu and the virus would eventually go away as the weather got warmer. This gave everyone some sort of hope of actually having a summer. However, this wasn’t the case.

No Evidence

Ever since the scientists started testing with heat on the virus strand, there was a lot of conflicting evidence. No doctor could actually confirm that the virus would go away with the heat. They advised that everyone should still be careful and not assume that the summer would lead to the virus going away. Unfortunately, the cases in the US are continuing to rise with people going out without masks and extra precautions.

Possible Explanation

One possibility is the virus mutating. The COVID-19 strand is known to mutate and adapt to its environment. This could be the case with being defeated by heat. The strand could’ve built a resistance to the heat, making it harder to kill in the summertime. This confirms the fact that the Coronavirus is not simply like the seasonal flu and should still be taken seriously.

Stay Safe

Please remember to wear a mask, gloves, and anything that can deter the spread of the virus. This is not just for yourself, but it is also for the others around you. Stay safe and be responsible when going out with others. Often times we are unaware of who is immunocompromised and who is not, and we need to be considerate of that.

We hope everyone is doing well, physically and mentally. Hang in there!