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Keep your chest & neck covered & warm at all times. Even in bed. Scarves & snoods are also useful for pulling up as impromptu masks.
Sciencey bit: Viruses replicate more readily at lower body temperatures. Cold is a risk factor.
AND WASH YOUR HANDS!
In short, at core body temperature:
- Interferons (immune system proteins) work better
- Infected cells die more rapidly, preventing viral replication
- An enzyme that attacks & degrades viral genes is enhanced.
