While not ‘risk free’, the social joys of summer aren't worrying scientists as Covid-19 cases keep climbing
Being in an outdoor environment decreases the risk of catching Covid-19 about 19-fold, Professor Hunter said.But he believed more overseas travel could be linked with increased cases – anbetween April and May put the risk of testing positive about 50 per cent higher for those travelling overseas, he said.
Professor Hunter noted a spike in cases around Jubilee weekend in early June, but he equated that with the start of the mid-term break, rather than Jubilee celebrations. Between April and May, those travelling overseas were at greater risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to an ONS Infection Survey
Those with underlying cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses, who face more risk from heat exhaustion, would not be wise to isolate alone in scorching heat in order to avoid catching Covid-19, he said.
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