CodiKoat, based at EpiCentre in Haverhill, has developed an antiviral coating which, they say, can kill coronavirus within seconds - Credit: CODIKOAT A start-up company based in Suffolk has developed an anti-microbial coating that kills viruses and bacteria within seconds. Codikoat, based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill Research Park, is a firm founded by a team of PhD graduates who have patented a Covid killing coating that can be applied to any product. Founded in early 2020 the team set about using their high-flying science backgrounds to develop a technology to help fight the pandemic. The Haverhill-based team is made up of PhD graduates.