Health Protection Agency (HPA) has launched an investigation into the death of an elderly person who died a few days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Speaking at a press conference, Director at HPA Ahmed Nasir revealed the 81-year-old wife of the 93-year-old man who died two days after receiving the vaccine had also passed away a day later. Nasir revealed both individuals had received the vaccine on February 17. He said HPA will carry out a full investigation into the death, as per the protocol on vaccination. However, he said it is important to note that serious events including death, can occur unrelated to the vaccine, especially in cases where the individuals have underlying medical conditions.
HPA had earlier revealed the 93-year-old man had multiple underlying medical conditions and had been bed-ridden for 10 years. HPA said any death of a vaccinated person will nonetheless be investigated, as per protocol.