3 Senior Scientists at Odd over '2nd Wave' of Coronavirus Next Winter

Andrea Crisante, an Italian virologist, professor at Padua University, has presented a new hypothesis of a possible second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Italian academic said that a possible second wave of the Coronavirus can occur in the coming in the next winter.

"No one knows for sure, but there is a high possibility that the second wave will happen. It is very likely that it will happen in the coming winter," said Crisante.

On the other hand, the Italian virologist showed his dissatisfaction with the Swedish government's decision not to impose strict quarantine restrictions to deal with the pandemic.

In this context, the Italian academic said: "I see that this was a hasty decision for Sweden, and I think Sweden pays a heavy price for it."

Many people died due to the virus, and the infection has not weakened. As a result of this decision, neighboring countries closed their borders with Sweden.

The Italian virologist mentioned that there is still no scientific evidence that one person or a whole population can achieve stable and long-term immunity against Coronavirus.

In contrast, another Italian virologist, Massimo Clemente, announced days ago that the results of recent scientific studies give hope that there will be no second wave of the Coronavirus.

Clemente believed that the new the Coronavirus would be weakened and would only cause "usual respiratory diseases.

As for Japan's infectious disease specialist, Akihiro Sato, he estimated the probability of a second wave of "COVID- 19" to be 90%.

But a US senior scientist has warned that governments should not count on developing of a successful COVID-19 vaccine soon when they make decisions about easing pandemic restrictions.

Dr. William Hesselettin, a prominent researcher in cancer, AIDS and human genetics, said that the best way to deal with the disease now is to control it through careful tracking of infection and following strict isolation measures to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

The well-known scientist noted that vaccines previously manufactured for other types of the corona viruses have failed to protect the mucous membranes in the nose where the virus enters the human body.

The researcher emphasized the possibility of controlling the Coronavirus by identifying the methods of the infection. This approach may be successful even without an effective treatment or vaccine. The authorities across the world must work to find the infected people and isolated them.

He emphasized that people should use masks, wash hands, clean surfaces, and maintain social distancing.

He said that China and some other Asian countries have successfully followed this strategy while the United States and others have not done their "compulsory isolation" of those who have been exposed to the virus.