the Covid-19 virus.African giant pouched rat Magawa won a George Cross medal this week after uncovering 39 laundries and 28 unexploded munitions this year thanks to her ultra-sensitive nose.And now it is hoped the breed of rats – known as Hero Rats – could be given training to hone their nose to the chemical compounds present in coronavirus.
Scientists from Belgian-registered, Tanzania-based charity Apopo are confident they can give the vermin the training they need to join the global fight against Covid-19.