Out of 39 total deaths, the NAEFI has reviewed 12 cases and has found that the deaths were “unrelated” with no link to the vaccine.
“So far, the experts have not found any link between the vaccine and the deaths,” said a government official, who did not wish to be identified.
The NAEFI is likely to meet again this week.
Most of the cases which were assessed by the panel had comorbidities, according to the official. “The majority of cases have comorbidities like severe hypertension, diabetes. One case was found with a history of major heart condition. We have not found any association of these deaths with the vaccination,” said the official.
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