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I wish one of the journalists would ask Dr Jenny Harries directly about blood pressure medication just to bring the matter to the forefront rather than just at a conjecture stage.

We will know just by her reaction

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I think they're all under a section 25 notice (or whatever it's called) so I wouldn't expect to see any real journalism and proper questions being asked...

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I don't think there is a clear answer. It's not a conspiracy. There's lots the scientists and doctors don't know about this virus.

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There is a letter on the European Society of Cardiology Website stating that there is no evidence for doctors to stop Blood pressure medications such ace ACE inhibitors e.g. Ramipril or ARB e.g. Candesartan . They encourage doctors to continue therapy as prescribed.

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Let’s hope their right then.

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