Protective Role of Inhaled Steroids for Covid-19 Infection

D1 inclusion / randomization visit: Patients who meet the eligibility criteria and whose infection with Covid-19 has been confirmed within 48 hours will be included in the respiratory diseases department by the pneumologist investigator. Patients will be randomized either to the control group or to the intervention group. For interventional patients, trial treatment (SYMBICORT RAPIHALER 200/6 µ) will begin within 12 hours. Follow-up period (D2 to D29) and end of study visit (D30): Throughout their hospital stay, patients will be followed in accordance with the practice of the service. During hospitalization, investigators are free to decide for antibiotics, steroids, anti viral drugs, hydroxychloroquine and oxygen support management in accordance with local practice. None of the laboratory tests are made for the study. They are usually performed in patients hospitalized for acute respiratory infection. Interventional patient will also be treated with SYMBICORT RAPIHALER 200/6 µg (2 puffs 2 times a day). In the event that the patient is discharged from hospital before the end of his participation, he will be contacted by phone on D30 in order to obtain information concerning the period outside hospitalization