HIV Drug Crucial In Offaly Paramedic's Covid Fight

Paula King Delaney's condition improved 48 hours after it was administered.

An anti-viral medication used in the treatment of HIV is being credited with helping an Offaly paramedic fight covid-19. 

Remdesivir has been shown to slow the growth of the virus in the body.

Paula King Delaney she spent 48 hours sitting in a chair, leaning over a table in order to give the treatment a chance to take effect. 

She says despite showing signs of recovery, symptoms still remain:

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