In a major breakthrough, Oxford University scientists have identified a steroid drug widely used to treat asthma, allergies and rheumatoid arthritis, as significantly reducing risk of death from Covid-19 among patients with severe respiratory complications.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/a-low-cost-drug-is-first-to-reduce-covid-deaths/articleshow/76415782.cms