A study has shown that chewing gum “traps 95%” of Covid particles in the mouth.

SCIENTISTS ARE claiming to have found a new way to help people protect themselves from Covid.

Experimental chewing gum might be a good option. “net”To trap coronavirus particles

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Study results showed that gum may reduce the amount of virus found in saliva, and can help prevent transmission in infected individuals who talk, cough, or breath.

The special gum copies the ACE2 protein which can be found on cell surfaces.

The virus works by infecting cells with its viruses.

However, in experiments, viruses attached to the ACE2 in chewing gum caused viral loads to drop by more than 95%.

In Molecular Therapy, a University of Pennsylvania research team reported that the gum tastes and feels like traditional chewing gum.

Researchers said it can be stored at normal temperatures for many years and that chewing it will not cause any damage to the ACE2 proteins molecules.

The use of gum to reduce salivary viral loads would increase the effectiveness of vaccines. It would also be useful in countries that do not have vaccines or are difficult to obtain them.

While the gum isn’t yet available for general usage, it is a promising step towards limiting spread among infected persons.

The best thing anyone can do to protect themselves and others right now is to make sure they have the latest vaccinations.

You will not be eligible for a booster shot if you do not qualify.

You can book in for a booster shot if you’ve had both and you are over 40.

Everyone able to get their extra doses have been urged to come forward, as it means they will be fully protected by Christmas Day.

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: “Getting your Covid-19 booster vaccine is the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this winter and will help reduce the pressure on the NHS.

“While the government is continuing to monitor a wide range of data to ensure the country remains protected, we have very sadly seen a surge in cases in parts of Europe.

“The most important thing we can do to stop a similar rise in this country is get the jab – so please get your vaccines as soon as you can so we can keep the virus at bay.”