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Coronavirus: Chief Medical Officer says dexamethasone will 'save lives around the world'

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England's Chief Medical Officer has hailed a finding that steroid drug dexamethasone can save the lives of those severely ill with COVID-19 as the most important trial result so far. "This is the most important trial result for COVID-19 so far," Chris Whitty said on Twitter about the findings of the UK-led clinical trial known as RECOVERY. "Significant reduction in mortality in those requiring oxygen or ventilation from a widely available, safe and well known drug. "Many thanks to those who took part and made it happen.

It will save lives around the world." The trial, results of which were published today, showed that the drug can be effective against coronavirus symptoms, with researchers suggesting that dexamethasone could have saved

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