Professor Peter Penson

Statins lower cholesterol if taken daily – but may also have other effects on the body. StockLite/Shutterstock

Could we use statins to treat COVID‑19?

Initial studies suggest these drugs, widely taken to lower cholesterol, may also reduce the severity of COVID-19.

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