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No link yet between Covid vaccine and Hassan deaths: ICMR

Bengaluru, July 3 (UNI) Amid rising concern over a surge in sudden deaths — nearly 70 reported in Karnataka’s Hassan district over the past two months — Dr Manoj V Murhekar, senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research today clarified that current scientific evidence does not link COVID-19 vaccination to such fatalities.
Responding to media queries, Dr Murhekar said, “Yes, I have heard reports of 10 to 20 sudden deaths in one district over the last couple of months. I understand that the Karnataka government has constituted a high-level committee, including cardiologists, to thoroughly investigate the matter. We must wait for their findings.”
He further informed that the committee is expected to submit its report within ten days. “Let us wait until the expert committee releases its conclusions,” he said.
Referring to a previous ICMR study conducted about 18 months ago, Dr Murhekar reiterated, “The COVID-19 vaccine was not found to be associated with sudden deaths.”
The spate of fatalities—many involving young adults—has triggered alarm in the region, prompting demands for a transparent and comprehensive investigation.
State authorities have assured that the expert panel will explore all possible medical causes, including cardiac complications.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also weighed in on the issue, stating that the possibility of a vaccine-related link cannot be dismissed outright, citing recent global findings.
He directed a special team led by Dr CN Manjunath of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences to investigate the deaths and submit a detailed report within 10 days.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao echoed the need for a scientific approach, emphasising that many of the deaths occurred among individuals aged 18 to 40. He called for district-wide health screenings and a deeper inquiry to assess whether similar patterns exist elsewhere in the state or are unique to Hassan.
Both leaders underscored the importance of evidence-based conclusions and urged the public not to jump to premature assumptions until the investigation is complete.
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