Is "Hot or cold temperatures prevent COVID-19" still taught in school?

This myth is false. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads from person to person regardless of temperature. People in all climates, both hot and cold, have contracted COVID-19.

What you were taught

Hot or cold temperatures prevent COVID-19

What we know now

This myth is false. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads from person to person regardless of temperature. People in all climates, both hot and cold, have contracted COVID-19.

Updated understanding emerged around 2021

Common questions

Was "Hot or cold temperatures prevent COVID-19" taught in school?
Yes. This health idea was commonly taught, especially during the 2020s.
Is "Hot or cold temperatures prevent COVID-19" true?
No. This myth is false.
When was this understanding updated?
Updated understanding emerged around 2021.

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