Does weather affect the spread of the coronavirus outside a building, in the open air?天气会影响冠状病毒在户外传播吗?Not really, experts say.专家表示并不会。The World Health Organization (WHO) says the virus can be spread in any kind of weather.世界卫生组织称这种病毒可以在任何天气下传播。There is also no reason to believe that cold weather can kill it.并且也没有理由相信寒冷天气会杀死冠状病毒。The WHO says the virus is mainly spread between people.世卫组织表示病毒主要在人与人之间传播。Rain and snow may help reduce the amount of the virus on chairs or other outside objects.雨雪可能有助于减少椅子或其他户外物体上的病毒数量。But spread of the virus from surfaces is not believed to be a major contributor to the COVID-19 health crisis.但导致新冠肺炎疫情的主要因素并不是表面传播的病毒。Scientists say the real concern about cold weather is that lower temperatures are more likely to keep people indoors.科学家们表示，寒冷天气真正带来的担忧的是，较低的气温更可能让人们呆在室内。They also are more likely to be in more crowded spaces, where the virus can spread more easily.人们可能会在更有利于病毒传播的拥挤空间活动。Studies have shown that a large percentage of spread happens within homes when people are sharing common areas like bathrooms.研究表明，很多传染都发生在大家共同使用浴室等公共区域的家庭内部。The WHO and others have also warned about the virus spreading in indoor areas with poor ventilation.世卫组织和其他组织也警告称，病毒会在通风不良的室内传播。They note the virus can be spread in the air, and infectious particles might remain in the air for several hours.他们指出，病毒可以在空气中传播，传染性微粒可能会在空气中停留数小时。Some infections have been linked to nightclub visits, working out at physical exercise centers,一些传染与 到访夜总会、在体育中心锻炼、and even performing with other people as part of a singing group.甚至与歌唱团体的集体演出有关。The coronavirus does not spread as often outdoors because fresh air breaks up the virusparticles.冠状病毒在户外传播的频率不高，因为新鲜空气可以粉碎病毒颗粒。People also have an easier time keeping their distance from others in outdoor areas.人们在户外也更容易保持距离。But experts warn that coronavirus spread is still possible if people spend extended periods of time outdoors close to others without covering their nose and mouth. .但专家警告称，如果人们长时间呆在户外与他人进行不遮挡口鼻的近距离接触，冠状病毒仍可能传播。Health officials say the best way to stop spread of the virus is to wear a face mask in public,卫生官员表示，阻止病毒传播的最好方法是在公共场所戴口罩,stay at least 2 meters away from people not in your home and repeatedly wash your hands.与家人之外的人保持至少2米的距离，以及勤洗手。
