Debunking Myths: Can heat kill the coronavirus?

Posted by mikedesi2020 @mikedesi2020, Apr 6, 2020

the research tells me that this non living protein is encapsulated with a fatty membrane to protect it once the protection layer melts or is destroyed the protein is NEVER able to activate and spread. I live in Arizona where the temp is now well over 80 IF the virus melts the protection layer of fatty soluble then why IN GOD'S NAME ARE WE AFRAID This should be the end of it here FOR NOW Does anyone have scientific proof of this

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 8, 2020

@windwalker- Hi. Ok, just for fun. In order for there to be life, there have to be certain criteria. COVID-19 doesn't have all of them. i.e. It can't self-propel. Glad that you brought this up. I'm not a virologist nor do I have a science background so right now, until I learn more this is what I know! 🙂

ihatediabetes | @ihatediabetes | Apr 9, 2020

I think you're right that hot weather is going to stop the virus in summer. But it will stay alive in the southern hemisphere and come back in the fall. That's what happened in the 1918 pandemic.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 10, 2020

Please, let's check the facts before we post; Mayo Connect is meant to be a source of sound science based information. Hot weather does not stop this virus. This is not supported by science or evidence, and is on the CDC list of Covid-19 myths - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
Our local daily temps are in the 90's with high humidity, and the number of infected people is increasing every day. It is hot in Ecuador now, and conditions there are terrible as well. At best, as people are outdoors more, and less in confined spaces, they may not spread the virus at the same rate as has happened up until now, but even that is not yet proven.
So far we know social distancing, good handwashing, keeping hands away from the face, and isolation if Covid-19 is known or suspected all help slow the spread. Now there is theory that adding a mask, to inhibit the spread of potentially infected respiratory droplets may also reduce transmission. There is some science behind this, and the jury is still out on effectiveness population-wide, but it is doable, affordable, and a sign to encourage all the other safety efforts.
Sue