Citriodiol, a substance found in insect-repellent may kill COVID-19
R Sinduja
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The UK's defence ministry's lab studied on a substance Citrodiol, which is found in insect-repellent Mosi-Guard, is found to kill other types of coronaviruses. They suggested that citrodiol could kill coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19. Citrodiol was also used during the SARS epidemic in 2003. The Sky News broadcaster told that mosquito spray won't be efficient when used alone and should be used along with masks, etc.
