Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize is "extremely excited" about an important development in one of the therapeutic trials for Covid-19. The treatment is an inexpensive and commonly used steroid that can save the lives of people seriously ill with Covid-19. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said he was "extremely excited" that there has been an important breakthrough in one of the therapeutic trials for Covid-19 management. LIVE | 57 new Covid-19 deaths bring the country's death toll to 1625. The World Health Organisation (WHO) also welcomed the initial clinical trial results.

Source: News 24 June 17, 2020 10:30 UTC