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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

People taking statins less likely to die from Covid, study suggests

A large study has suggested statins are associated with a slightly lower risk of dying from Covid-19.
A large study has suggested statins are associated with a slightly lower risk of dying from Covid-19. Photograph: Soumyabrata Roy/Pacific Press/Rex/Shutterstock

Millions of people who take statins may be less likely to die from Covid, research suggests.

The cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the world’s most popular medications. They can also reduce inflammation in blood vessels, which has prompted questions over whether they could help with outcomes in coronavirus patients.

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