Australian researchers are using Alpacas in the race to fight COVID-19

As coronavirus case numbers grow and deaths increase both locally and globally, Australian scientists are using a unique source in the battle against COVID-19.

Portrait of two alpacas outdoors in winter. Alpacas have a unique immune system which has the potential breakthroughs in treating COVID-19. (Getty) Source: Photo by Getty Images.

Alpacas are at the centre of a promising initiative in Victoria, with the adorable creature's immune system proving key to potential breakthroughs in treating COVID-19.

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