doesnt look like the warmer weather theory is plausible ..
Sharp rise in South East Asia
Jonathan Head
BBC South East Asia Correspondent
The sudden rise in coronavirus infections in several South-east Asian countries has dimmed hopes that warmer weather might slow the spread in this region.
Malaysia recorded the sharpest rise on Monday, 190 new infections, bringing the total to 428. The new government has imposed the strictest lockdown in the region, banning Malaysians from travelling overseas and foreign visitor entry, closing all schools, universities, places of worship and most businesses for two weeks.
Thailand saw sharp rises over the weekend to a total of 147 cases.
In both Malaysia and Thailand new infection spikes are being linked to specific mass gatherings of people.