Rapid inactivation in vitro of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva by black tea and green tea
E. Ohgitani, M. Shin-Ya, M. Ichitani, M. Kobayashi, T. Takihara, M. Kawamoto, H. Kinugasa, O. Mazda
This study shows that black and green tea can inactivate SARS-CoV-2 in saliva within 10 seconds, suggesting potential for reducing viral spread.
bioRxiv · Dec 28, 2020Microbiology