Health
One of the world’s most widely used drugs could block COVID-19 – 3AW
A group of Melbourne researchers have turned one of the world’s most commonly used drugs into a nasal spray which could block COVID-19. Researchers found heparin,…
A group of Melbourne researchers have turned one of the world’s most commonly used drugs into a nasal spray which could block COVID-19.
Researchers found heparin, a blood thinner which has been in use for more than 100 years, could stop the virus spreading and even treat the illness.
The brother of 3AW’s own Ross Stevenson is part of the team involved in the research.
Physician and director of the Staying Well program at Northern Health, Professor Don Campbell, has been using the spray since July.
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