Scientists discover new way to fight flu – and it may also eventually work on Covid-19

Viruses could be seen off for ever, claim researchers

Scientists think they may be able to use their discovery to treat other viruses including Covid (AFP via Getty Images)

Scientists say they have discovered a groundbreaking way to stop flu in its tracks when someone becomes infected.

The American researchers say it could lead to highly effective ways to treat flu, which could lead to science seeing off the virus for ever.

The finding may also apply to other respiratory viruses, such as Sars-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, they believe.