A common drug found in many hospitals may reduce the number of deaths caused by infections with the SARS-Cov-2 virus. A team of researchers has proposed repurposing a drug found in many hospitals around the world to reduce mortality associated with Covid-19.
The research, published in The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, could help doctors reduce the significant strain on key hospital resources, such as ventilators, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.
Some people who contract SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, will experience only mild to moderate symptoms that means they will not need to