Citriodiol, which is known to be effective against some forms of coronavirus strain, might work against the strain that has resulted in the current pandemic.
On 4/29/20 at 7:58 AM EDTThe Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is said to be conducting tests to determine whether an insect repellant could be used to kill COVID-19.
"Why wasn't this product tested before it was issued, did it involve the MoD ethics committee and who, ultimately, signed this off?" "If there is no evidence that it will be effective, then the MoD must explain why this product is being issued, creating a false sense of security and putting lives at risk.Bug spray is already seen in all sorts of situations, like here in a golf tournament, but the MoD hopes it might be able to work against COVID-19.It comes after Sky News reported last week that troops had been issued with an insect repellent spray, Mosi Guard, to offer an added layer of protection against the virus.
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