There might be another way to combat the spread the coronavirus, based on a new study making headlines on Tuesday (November 17).
Mouthwash can kill the virus within 30 seconds of exposure in a lab, according to scientists at Cardiff University, via BBC.
According to the study, mouthwashes containing at least 0.07% cetypyridinium chloride (CPC) showed “promising signs” of being able to eradicate the virus when exposed to the virus in a lab.
Doctor Nick Claydon, a specialist periodontologist, said the study could lead to mouthwash becoming an important part of people’s routines amid the pandemic. “While the research suggests use of mouthwash may help kill the virus in saliva, there is not evidence it could be used as a treatment for