Having high blood pressure may put you at a higher risk of serious illness if you get COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Follow the advice for people who may be at higher risk groups from COVID-19.
Take your medicine as usual unless you are told not to by a healthcare professional.
Stopping your medicines may cause your blood pressure to rise. This may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Last updated: 2 May 2020 5.40pm