COVID-19: University of Birmingham develops nasal spray that 'protects against coronavirus and prevents transmission'

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/covid-19-university-birmingham-develops-102700605.html

 

A nasal spray purportedly capable of preventing infection from coronavirus, as well as stopping people from infecting others, has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

According to the study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, it catches and coats the virus inside the nose, from where it can be eliminated by either nose-blowing or swallowing.

As the virus is encapsulated in the spray, it is prevented from being taken-up by the body, so if any virus particles are passed on to another person via a sneeze or cough, that person is less likely to be infected by active virus particles, researchers say.

 

A potentially confusing topic title has been adjusted.

 

Who'd believe all these people who want to sell something?

 

 

8 minutes ago, teacherclaire said:

Who'd believe all these people who want to sell something?

Actually, I was wondering why someone hadn't marketed something similar up till now, except nasal isn't the only infection vector. A nasal spray wouldn't protect against the viral load being introduced to the eyes or being inhaled, or ingested through the mouth.  It may help, but it isn't a panacea.  

 

No, ...I'll stick with wearing my matching copper and silver bracelets. 

2 minutes ago, RichCor said:

Actually, I was wondering why someone hadn't marketed something similar up till now, except nasal isn't the only infection vector. A nasal spray wouldn't protect against the viral load being introduced to the eyes or being inhaled, or ingested through the mouth.  It may help, but it isn't a panacea.  

 

No, ...I'll stick with wearing my matching copper and silver bracelets. 

And I'll continue going to rallies in the US. 

 

WE use Tiger Balm that scares the virus away. 

20 minutes ago, teacherclaire said:

WE use Tiger Balm that scares the virus away.

 

It scares everything away, I know nookie is not on the cards when Madam applies it liberally

 

Seriously, does this stuff do anything other than placebo effect, who knows? But the source (Sky News) has some credibilty.

 

7 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

It scares everything away, I know nookie is not on the cards when Madam applies it liberally

 

Seriously, does this stuff do anything other than placebo effect, who knows? But the source (Sky News) has some credibilty.

 

It does help for mozzies and muscle pain though.

But the nasal thingy?????

 

    Zero effect on anything other than a runny nose.