While we could use history to make guesses (Flu of 1918 actually went dormant then came back.... SARS completely died out and never came back)... the fact is, nobody knows for sure how this is going to go.
Originally Posted by Grace Preston
A casual scan of the WHO statistics seems to lead to the conclusion the countries with a warmer environment are faring better, whereas those further north (in the northern hemisphere) are doing less well. That's probably a gross over-simplification since there are many factors that differ in each country and therefore a direct comparison doesn't make much sense. But at least it gives a reason for some hope, especially in light of experience with previous viruses.
Didn't Punxsutawney Phil predict an early spring and summer this year? Let's hope he's right!