What is dexamethasone, how does it work and when will it be used?

Published on June 17, 2020 - Duration: 01:23s

What is dexamethasone, how does it work and when will it be used?

A cheap and widely available steroid can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus, a trial has found.

The discovery about dexamethasone is a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus, UK experts say.


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