Nasal spray with antibodies could prevent COVID-19, study shows

Published on January 10, 2024

Researchers have shown that nasal drops with IgA antibodies can protect mice from SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results imply a new way to protect individuals at high risk from different variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and possibly other infections.

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