Does Covid-19 spread more easily in cold temperatures? Here's what we know

We know that more people get colds and flu in the winter (the colds can be caused by types of coronavirus), but there are several potential reasons for this

Why is the reported number of Covid-19 cases rising across Europe now? Many countries ended their full lockdowns at the start of the summer, but it wasn’t until the autumn that most places began to see a significant increase in the spread of the virus again. The re-opening of schools and universities led to greater mixing of individuals from different households, but could the fall in outside temperatures also be playing a part?

We know that more people get colds and flu in the winter (the colds can be caused by types of coronavirus), but