He's investigating possible cures for the disease.
A Westmeath scientist believes the asymptomatic nature of coronavirus makes it more difficult to create an effective vaccine.
Principal Investigator at a college in the Czech Republic Dr. Liam Keegan says its structure is more complex than other viruses such as HIV and Influenza.
Therefore, common ant-viral procedures such as re-purposing an existing drug may not work against Covid-19.
Dr. Keegan says that will mean a longer wait for a vaccine:
Laois Residents 'Living In Fear' Of Future Floods - Maria McCormack
The Sinn Fein Rep is calling for urgent action.
Laois-Offaly Garda HQ On Track For 2027
Works are ongoing for the first half of year.
Light Up The Night Truck Run From Edenderry To Kanturk Taking Place
It's starting at 3am Saturday morning.
Bidding War Over Derelict Former AIB Branch
Laois County Council are among the bidders.
Mobile Pet Therapy Service Launching At Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar
Cian's Kennels are hosting the launch.
Catholic Church Apologise For Removal Of Irish Flag From Veterans Coffin
The priest was only told at the door about the flag.
Midlanders 'Walking The Walk' Tomorrow In Westmeath For Community Groups
The event is run by 'As Darragh Did' and will span a 30 kilometer trail along Mullingar's Grand Canal.
Kinnegad Locals Praised For Helping Garda At Scene Of Hit And Run
The incident happened yesterday.
Tanaiste Opens Newly Upgraded €1.4m Air Ambulance Service In Athlone
Simon Harris opened the service today at Custume Barracks.
Westmeath Villages Lobbying For Action Over N4 Link Road
Rathowen Community Development speeding to be reduced.
Presence Of Russian Navy Ship In Irish Waters Significant - Westmeath Security Expert
Mullingar's Declan Power says it's a reminder of how vulnerable our energy resources are.
Concerns Remain With SIPTU As Bord Na Mona Recycling Sale Is Approved
The sale is still subject to Ministerial approval.
'Nightmare' Laois Pub Beer Garden Retains Planning Permission After Appeal Rejected
Locals had branded it a 'nightmare' in an appeal lodged last year which has now been rejected.
Midlands Commuters Will Face Delays This Weekend
The majority of delays will be felt tomorrow afternoon into the evening.
Offaly Tidy Towns Committee Holding Emergency Meeting
The Edenderry group currently has just four active members.
Garda Struck In Westmeath Hit And Run
The incident took place in Kinnegad on this morning.
Competition Regulator Approves Sale Of Bord Na Móna Recycling
CCPC Adds Conditions To Proposed Deal
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Midlands Teen
He was last seen wearing green shorts and a red and orange jumper.
Mullingar’s Wild Beer Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
The event is back for its third year.
Irish Teachers Are Being Weighed Down With Burnout
Teachers are becoming more likely to leave their jobs.
