CHEWING GUM THAT COULD CUT TRANSMISSION

Washington, Dec. 6: Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially lowering transmission. They noted that people who are fully vaccinated can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can carry a viral load similar to those who are unvaccinated. —