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		MichaelZuo on Sept 19, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates associated with circul... This is a possibility. Or at least it is a plausible mechanism of action for higher susceptibility. If true we should expect seasonal variance in prevalence to decrease as you move towards the equator.

gridlockd on Sept 19, 2020 [–]

There is in fact data that shows this correlation, I may post a source later.

londons_explore on Sept 19, 2020 | [–]

It still isn't a strong indicator of causation, since nearly all seasonal climatic effects diminish towards the equator.

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