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Common steroid drug reduces death risk in severe coronavirus cases, study finds

Researchers in England say a clinical trial shows dexamethasone, a widely available steroid, can reduce the number of deaths in severe cases of coronavirus by up to one third. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN with more on the findings and what it could mean for the fight against COVID-19. 
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