Barts Health researchers show nasal spray can prevent Covid-19

August 8, 2022

Newly published results from a clinical trial led by Barts Health and Queen Mary University of London researchers show that a nasal spray (pHOXWELL) can reduce infection with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) by 62%.

Professor Rakesh Uppal, Director of Barts Life Sciences said: “pHOXWELL presents a significant breakthrough in preventing people developing Covid-19. We now have an effective tool, previously missing, to fight this virus, and is designed to offer extra protection against Covid-19, in addition to vaccines, face masks and washing our hands.” Find out more here.



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