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A virus-killing chemical found in insect repellent can also destroy the infection that causes Covid-19, scientists have claimed. Citriodiol, an ingredient in Mosi-guard and other 'bug sprays', was shown to damage the coronavirus in government-run research.  

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) conducted the research on chemical under orders of the British Army.  Early findings claimed Mosi-guard's natural spray started to attack the coronavirus in just one minute. 

It suggests citriodiol has promise against SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes Covid-19, having previously shown to work on other similar coronaviruses. However, experts warned it is still early days, and the chemical has not been shown to prevent people from catching the coronavirus.