Coronavirus KILLED by product in insect repellent - UK armed forces make MAJOR discovery
- 4 years ago
CORONAVIRUS has been killed by a product used in insect repellent a groundbreaking study from the UK's armed forces has claimed.
According to scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Citriodiol was found within an insect repellent issued to armed forces. They did this as it was thought the repellent may offer an added layer of protection from the virus. Research conducted by the group, now claims Citriodiol may kill the strain of coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
Officials from the DSTL are now sharing their findings in order to help further research.
Citriodiol was already known to kill off other types of coronavirus but results published today, now point to the product as being effective against COVID-19, Sky News has reported.
The mosquito spray is used in conjunction with face masks and other hygiene procedures for added protection in the army.
On its own, it is not thought to be sufficient against the virus although the company which produces Citriodiol has previously called for formal testing to begin.
According to scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Citriodiol was found within an insect repellent issued to armed forces. They did this as it was thought the repellent may offer an added layer of protection from the virus. Research conducted by the group, now claims Citriodiol may kill the strain of coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
Officials from the DSTL are now sharing their findings in order to help further research.
Citriodiol was already known to kill off other types of coronavirus but results published today, now point to the product as being effective against COVID-19, Sky News has reported.
The mosquito spray is used in conjunction with face masks and other hygiene procedures for added protection in the army.
On its own, it is not thought to be sufficient against the virus although the company which produces Citriodiol has previously called for formal testing to begin.