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Drug to cut COVID-19 death rate

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A new study found evidence that an existing drug, Dexamethasone, can cut the risk of death for those COVID-19 patients on ventilators by a third, for those on oxygen by a fifth. It seems to work by preventing the immune system of the patient going into overdrive.

News seen at: BBC - Health