[bgill]

Yes, TX has already had outside temps reach 90. It’s been proven time and again this thing doesn’t die until hit with 200 degrees for 15 minutes. Sorry, Abbott, Summer ain’t gonna do it.

[Raebie]

“Yes, TX has already had outside temps reach 90. It’s been proven time and again this thing doesn’t die until hit with 200 degrees for 15 minutes. Sorry, Abbott, Summer ain’t gonna do it.”

It’s not the heat, it’s the UV light. It doesn’t last 15 minutes in that. And the UV index is MUCH higher in the summer.

[Myrddin]

It isn't the outdoor temperature that matters for "killing" the virus. It's getting people outside in the sun to get vitamin D levels up so they don't get severely sick from the exposure. Pretty much the same mechanism that shuts down flu. I think it is going to take elevate D and exposure with minor consequences to get the "herd" immunity desired. As with most Corona viruses, it won't be a lasting immunity. Hopefully, those with antibody don't suffer the observed ADE cytokine storms on future exposure.

[justa-hairyape]

Covid19 is mostly spread indoors so outside temps are irrelavent. And sunlight kills it within minutes.