Lord Alan Sugar has come under fire after sharing a tweet about HIV in relation to a new EastEnders storyline after one of the characters was diagnosed.
After sharing his thoughts on the new conspiracy, the 75-year-old business mogul was accused by his Twitter followers of spreading “misinformation” about HIV.
Among them was former 2021 Apprentice contestant Amy Anzel, who blasted: “Urgh, seriously! Before you comment on things you obviously don’t know, do your research.’
Blasted: Lord Alan Sugar has come under fire after sharing a tweet about HIV in relation to a new EastEnders storyline after one of the characters was diagnosed
The story of the BBC soap follows Zack Hudson [James Farrar] after being diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Viewers will see Zack’s reaction to his diagnosis, treatment options, and after the news, how he’s coming to terms with life.
Speaking about the show, Lord Sugar wrote: “So Zack could be HIV positive. Then if he is, the baby growing inside Tiffany could also be HIV,” the businessman began.
Undeterred: Among them was former 2021 Apprentice contestant Amy Anzel, who beamed: ‘Urgh, seriously! Before you comment on things you obviously don’t know, do your research.
Furious: After sharing his thoughts on the new conspiracy, the 75-year-old business mogul has been accused by his Twitter followers of spreading “misinformation” about HIV (pictured Amy Anzel)
He added, “If Zack gets tested and he’s positive, he has to tell Tiffany, she has to decide whether to terminate the pregnancy.”
However, some online users were dissatisfied with the factually inaccurate information, claiming that it was not a fair portrayal of living with HIV today.
One person remarked: “Quit? What on earth. It’s HIV, not an incurable life-limiting disease. Go with the times.”
Another said: “Please fix this with correct up to date science tweeted to you by @THTorguk and consider hitting @iangreen too.
“Your platform could be put to good use in helping so many people see how different things are now and I think you will be surprised by that too.”
One person remarked: “Quit? What on earth. It’s HIV, not an incurable life-limiting disease. move with the times
Another said: “Please fix this with correct up to date science tweeted to you by @THTorguk and consider hitting @iangreen too.”
A third person commented: “The baby may be born with a reduced risk of HIV. The baby can be treated from birth to reduce the chance of HIV infection.
Another person urged: “You should delete this false information”
Another person said, “This is not how HIV is transmitted to the fetus before the baby is born.”
A third person commented: “The baby may be born with a reduced risk of HIV. The baby can be treated from birth to reduce the chance of HIV infection.
“Modern medicine can mean that if the baby is HIV positive, they can receive medication and care. Stop the stigma around HIV.”
Another person urged, “You should delete this false information.”
Another person said, “This way, HIV is not transmitted to the fetus before the baby is born.”
Another said: “One follower highlighted the inaccuracy of the TV star’s tweet, reminding him: ‘Living with HIV is very, very different now. Science is amazing.”
![Onscreen: The story of the BBC soap follows Zack Hudson [James Farrar] after being diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).](https://www.spamchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1673793616_181_Lord-Alan-Sugar-is-slammed-for-spreading-misinformation-about-HIV.jpg "Lord Alan Sugar is slammed for 'spreading misinformation' about HIV 11")
Onscreen: The story of the BBC soap follows Zack Hudson [James Farrar] after being diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
“HIV treatment with an undetectable viral load reduces the chance of the baby being born with HIV to just 0.1 percent,” replied another, citing figures from the Terrance Higgins Trust.
Lord Sugar also mistakenly called the character Tiffany, when in fact it is Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) who is expecting Zack’s baby.
In an interview with Metro, Dr. Kate Nambiar, Medical Director of the Terrence Higgins Trust, addressed the misconceptions about the transmission of HIV and pregnancy.
When asked if Whitney’s baby was doing well, Dr. Nambiar: “All pregnant women in the UK will be offered an HIV test to reduce the number of babies born with the virus. Thanks to this and incredible advances in treatment, vertical HIV transmission is now rare in the UK.’
She added: “People living with HIV give birth to HIV-negative children. If a pregnant person tests positive for HIV, they are advised to start treatment immediately.
“This is a crucial way to prevent passing the virus on to the baby during pregnancy or childbirth.”
Wrong: Lord Sugar also wrongly called the character Tiffany, when in fact it is Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) who is expecting Zack’s baby