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Mouthwash containing key chemical 'could help stop coronavirus' spread'

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coronavirus, according to new research. Scientists from the Systems Immunity Research Institute at Cardiff University have been researching the power of mouthwash to help fight the killer bug.

It is believed the antiseptic qualities of mouthwash can be reduce the transmission of the killer bug via saliva droplets. Cetylpyridinium chloride – a key ingredient in many types of mouthwash – has been studied by scientists to uncover the effectiveness in helping stop the spread of coronavirus.

The chemical has raised hopes due to the "virucidal effect" that it has to kill 99.9% of pathogens and bacteria in the mouth.

Professor Valerie O’Donnell, who is the co-director of study, told The Daily Telegraph:  “Our view is that the in vitro studies.

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