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Could Changing the Composition of Your Saliva Fight COVID-19?

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A research team in central Florida is looking at ways to reduce the thickness and stickiness of saliva in such a way that infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles would fall, rather than float in the saliva.

The team hopes to create a cough drop or lozenge you could suck on while going out in public, so if you cough or sneeze the infectious particles wouldn’t be able to float in the air or fly very far. If successful, social distancing could possibly be reduced to about 2 feet, rather than the current recommended 6 feet.

SOURCE: Newswise May 12, 2020