Citriodiol, an ingredient found in insect repellant, may kill novel coronavirus, according to British researchers. The ingredient extrapolated from the eucalyptus citriodora tree was studied for its use as a protective layer against SARS-CoV-2 by the UK’s military, according to a release by the Ministry of Defense. The team of researchers out of the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) investigated the antiviral properties of Citriodiol against coronavirus by using a mosquito repellant, Mosi-guard, which contains Citriodiol as an active ingredient, the release stated. The insect repellant was applied to a liquid drop of the virus and then to a synthetic skin made of latex. Additionally, viral studies on latex indicated that Mosi-guard Natural had antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 England-2 isolate," the UK report stated.

Source: Fox News August 27, 2020 16:30 UTC