TOLEDO, Ohio — As researchers learn more about COVID-19, they are beginning to get an idea of how the virus changes seasonally, specifically when it's hot out. Doctors first discovered the virus back in December, so they're still learning exactly how the virus changes by season and by temperature.
"We can only make inferences and draw assumptions about other viruses, and what we know in our community. In the United States, a lot of these viruses, including influenza and other types of coronaviruses are less prevalent," said Dr. Brian Kaminski, an emergency room doctor with Promedica.
While we are not seeing as many cases, health officials have been warning about a new wave of COVID-19 cases that could come this fall. This wave could be partially attributed to the change in temperature.
"We may in part just be observing that, seasonal reduction in the prevalence of COVID because of it's natural course. And the reasons for that might be beyond our furthest understanding," said Dr. Kaminski.
Despite the virus not being as prevalent, Dr. Kaminski says precautions like maintaining distance and wearing face coverings are still just as important now as they were two months ago.