1/ This week much of Europe is about to experience a drop in temperature. In many places this will persist, & likely heralds the arrival of autumn.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍂" title="Gefallenes Blatt" aria-label="Emoji: Gefallenes Blatt">

As people come indoors, shut windows, & reach for heaters, transmission of #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 becomes easier. We should prepare.

2/ In Europe, we& #39;ve largely enjoyed a mild spring and a warm & length summer - making it easier to meet & socialize outside & keep spaces ventilated. This has likely had an impact on #SARSCoV2 transmission. These good behaviours will get harder as temperatures dip https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌡️" title="Thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Thermometer">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥶" title="Cold face" aria-label="Emoji: Cold face">

3/ The recent increase in cases in Europe has turned attention back to limiting #SARSCoV2 transmission after our & #39;summer lull& #39; - my hope is that this comes in time to help counter some of the effect of colder weather. https://twitter.com/richardneher/status/1293857065425866754">https://twitter.com/richardne...

4/ But these rises are only the beginning of what must become a watchful & reactive autumn - to keep #SARSCoV2 transmissions low despite the changes in behaviour colder temperatures bring.

We should focus on scaling up test & trace and make plans now, to be best prepared!