At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, there were hopes that hot summer temperatures could reduce the virus' spread. But that didnt happen.As the U.S. braces for the next wave of the pandemic heading into the winter months, new research reveals the relationship between weather and the coronavirus.Weather is never a friend nor a foe. The choices that you make personally, they will determine your risk, said Dr. Dev Niyogi, a professor at the University of Texas School of Geosciences.Niyogi, who led a study that explores the connection between COVID-19 and the weather, said it doesnt matter if its hot or cold outside. The spread of the virus depends almost entirely on human behavior. Its essential because it brings a message of hope that just because we are going to get into a colder season does not mean that it is going to get much more messier, Niyogi said.The data shows that individual actions, such as taking trips and spending time away from home, were the top reasons for COVID-19 growth. Temperature and climate really did not have an influence when compared to other factors.Niyogi said personal choices and social behaviors are the best ways to lower risks to exposure to the virus.I would look at what data says, what science says, and I would hope for a dash of good luck, Niyogi said.

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, there were hopes that hot summer temperatures could reduce the virus' spread. But that didnt happen.

As the U.S. braces for the next wave of the pandemic heading into the winter months, new research reveals the relationship between weather and the coronavirus.

Weather is never a friend nor a foe. The choices that you make personally, they will determine your risk, said Dr. Dev Niyogi, a professor at the University of Texas School of Geosciences.

Niyogi, who led a study that explores the connection between COVID-19 and the weather, said it doesnt matter if its hot or cold outside. The spread of the virus depends almost entirely on human behavior.

Its essential because it brings a message of hope that just because we are going to get into a colder season does not mean that it is going to get much more messier, Niyogi said.

The data shows that individual actions, such as taking trips and spending time away from home, were the top reasons for COVID-19 growth. Temperature and climate really did not have an influence when compared to other factors.

Niyogi said personal choices and social behaviors are the best ways to lower risks to exposure to the virus.

I would look at what data says, what science says, and I would hope for a dash of good luck, Niyogi said.

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