My latest paper is here. ⬇️ It includes a general discussion of the factors that can influence the evolution of pathogenicity in respiratory viruses, including thermal sensitivity. Shaw Stewart, Patrick D. “Will COVID-19 become mild, like a cold?.” Epidemiology & Infection 152 (2024): e120. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001110 For detailed scientific information about respiratory viruses, including discussion of the trade-off … Continue reading Why do we get more colds and flu in the winter?