It seems to me that as it gets colder, covid rates will rise in nearly

[raccoon]

Every state, simply because most people spend more time indoors when it’s cold. Isn’t that the reason there’s more flu in cold weather?

[RKP5637]

1. Also, I think the virus survives better in a cold environment ... ??? n/t

[marybourg]

2. We in AZ will be spending

more time outdoors soon.

[JI7]

4. But wouldn't that be almost impossible once it starts to get really cold ?

[Greybnk48]

3. Yes. In Wisconsin, when the kids go back to school is a good example.

Parents will tell you that their kids were healthy all summer, but when they're put in a classroom colds start passing around almost immediately. Especially if it's cold enough to warrant shutting all the windows.

When we're back indoors the flu takes off!

[dawg]

5. I try to shy away from making hard predictions, but it's certainly possible.

The combination of back-to-school, cooler weather, and pandemic fatigue could potentially send case counts soaring higher to a third peak.

[Baclava]

6. Maybe, if bars and restaurants are packed, but that's not happening, maybe more will just stay home

[customerserviceguy]

7. I figure

Holiday parties spread a lot of germs, too. Looks like we probably won't be having as many of them this year.

[Mariana]

8. My older daughter is an RN in a local hospital Emergency Department.

They've quietly been preparing for Covid-19 admissions to increase dramatically as the weather gets colder. She says all the hospitals in the area are doing the same.

[Midnight Writer]

9. And the Covid may be coupled with cold, flu and other viral infections. Look for rise in deaths.