Virus could go away on its own as early as next spring, microbiologist says

COVID-19 cases could double by December because of the fall weather, but the virus could go away on its own in the spring, according to forecasts by microbiologist Marc Hamilton.

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“The epidemic, we do not know how it will behave in an ecosystem favorable to respiratory viruses, he said during an interview with Richard Martineau at QUB radio. […] We arrive at the same time as seasonal flu, colds, viruses travel easily in the air … “

He predicts, however, that the coronavirus could die on its own sooner than we think.

“Potentially next spring […], I wouldn’t be surprised if the virus went away […]. The vaccine […] may happen when the virus is really on its death itself. ”

• LISTEN to Marc Hamilton’s full interview on QUB radio: