Can someone smart explain to me how ANY annual virus stops before it infects most of the planet?
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When it comes to flu viruses, pretty much: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0057485 … If I read this article correctly, it seems to be the first 15 minutes which hits the virus hardest. After that, the decline occurs at the same rate regardless of humidity.
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I wrote a thread on this. This is also a big reason why we use those surgical masks: they keep our airways humid and less susceptible to virus. https://twitter.com/wrathofgnon/status/1230381958770778112?s=21 …https://twitter.com/wrathofgnon/status/1230381958770778112 …
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This is definitely true with cattle virus. Strong sunlight as well. Very seasonal
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Most air born viruses do not sustain in humidity; the droplets become too heavy and, in effect, are no longer air born. Flu in general loves cold which is why it’s seasonal.
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Diffuser with hydrogen peroxide in it.
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High humidity causes mold to grow. Nobody is saying live in high humidity - we're pointing out there's a sweet spot which minimizes viral transmission on one hand and fungal growth on the other. That sweet spot is around 50% humidity.
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