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June 23, 2020 | 9:34am | Updated June 23, 2020 | 11:32am The strong summer sun is capable of wiping out 90 percent or more of coronavirus living on surfaces in just 34 minutes, a new study has found. Scientists suggest that “midday sunlight in most US and world cities during summer” is extremely effective…

Even if the covid-19 virus is as sensitive to climate as other seasonal viruses, Collins wrote, that wouldn’t be enough to slow its spread through the population right now — as evidenced by its rapid spread across such tropical nations like Brazil and Ecuador.Still, summer does open up more opportunities for outdoor activities, which all…

(Reuters) - The arrival of warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere raises the question of whether summer could slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Here is what science says. FILE PHOTO: With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions eased, visitors enjoy the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the unofficial start of summer, in…

Share on PinterestA new study concludes that public health measures slow the virus, but increases in temperature do not.As the COVID-19 pandemic rumbles on, scientists are observing its features from every possible angle. Some scientists are trying to identify factors that reduce the speed of its spread.The authors of a recent study, published in the…

Camp Galileo, an Oakland-based children’s summer camp program with 70 locations in the Bay Area, plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of financial setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company sent an email to registered families announcing its decision to voluntarily file for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday. “While we had…