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Scientists believe they have found an inhaler (pictured) that blocks coronavirus from progressing in the lungs A mass trial of a repurposed Multiple Sclerosis drug that researchers hope will hugely reduce the chances of coronavirus patients becoming seriously ill has begun at a hospital in Hull. The first patient in the trial of a medicine … Read more
‘These are repurposed bin bags’: Fury of NHS workers given flimsy plastic sheets instead of proper PPE to protect against second wave of Covid Frontline NHS Medics have been given repurposed ‘bin bags’ for protection The flimsy see-through sacks have been sent to GP’s practices Bewildered nurses today posted images of them wearing the bin … Read more
New fertilizer made out of repurposed alkaline batteries being tested by Australian startup to help keep some of the 158 million batteries sold each year out of the landfill An Australian company has announced new testing of a new kind of fertilizer It’s made with a mix of zinc and manganese powder sourced from old … Read more
Heathrow Airport is being ‘repurposed’ as part of a wartime effort to keep vital medical supplies flowing into the country. Britain’s biggest airport will overhaul its operations this week to prioritise cargo flights carrying pharmaceutical products. Almost half of Britain’s medical supplies will be shipped in via the West London airport, including medicines, vaccines and … Read more