Effect of Climate and Weather on the Spread of Covid-19 in the United States Areas of Major and Less Spread

Authors: Martinez LF* and Mazarron Morales CD

DOI: 10.23880/eij-16000237

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Objective: This research article seeks to know the influence of the spread of the COVID-19 virus through temperature and humidity in the USA. Methods: To calculate the monthly variation of the COVID-19 virus spread index by states with the 1979-2019 climate series of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States Department of Commerce. The corresponding means have been extracted and then the data have been subjected to a homogenization process, to later be able to calculate the monthly increase in temperature and humidity by provinces and states. This methodological process establishes a directly proportional relationship between the increase in temperature and humidity and the rate of spread of the COVID-19 virus. Results: We understand, based on the data collected, that the spread of the virus in climatic zones between latitude 30-50º continues to be the common growing factor since the pandemic began between the months of October and March. In the USA, the climatic conditions will favor the decrease or increase of the reproductive index of the virus. Conclusion: Climate influences the spread of the virus.

Keywords: COVID-19; Infectious Disease Transmission; Weather; Temperature; Humidity

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