According to scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Citriodiol was found within an insect repellent issued to armed forces.
They did this as it was thought the repellent may offer an added layer of protection from the virus.
Research conducted by the group, now claims Citriodiol may kill the strain of coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
Officials fro the DSTL are now sharing their finding in order to help further research.
Citriodiol was already known to kill off other types of coronavirus but results published today, now point to the product as being effective against COVID-19, Sky News has reported.
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