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[RESEARCH] Scientists may have found COVID-19’s Achilles’ heel

Posted by Su Linon 5th April 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, Media Release, ResearchLeave a comment

Researchers may have found a specific area of the coronavirus that can be targeted with therapies and drugs. This finding is also likely to help in the development of COVID-19 vaccine.

[MEDIA RELEASE] Anti-parasitic drug kills SARS-CoV-2 in 48 hours

Posted by Su Linon 3rd April 20209th April 2020in COVID-19, Media ReleaseLeave a comment

Scientists found Ivermectin was able to stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus growing in cell culture within 48 hours. Experts say more testing is needed to know if it works well in people and safe to use.

[MEDIA RELEASE] Malaysia joins global race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Posted by Su Linon 24th March 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, Media ReleaseLeave a comment

A group of Malaysian scientists will collaborate to develop vaccines for COVID-19. They will embark on the testing of existing local vaccines for Infectious Bronchitis virus (IBV), an avian coronavirus, against SARS COV 2.