Coronavirus crisis: Victorian and Tasmanian deaths linked to AstraZeneca
A 48-year-old Victorian woman has died from the blood clotting condition linked to the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
In its weekly safety report on Thursday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration says the 48-year-old suffered confirmed thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) and died after receiving her first dose.
A 44-year-old man from Tasmania suffered the same fate.
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“We extend our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones,” the national medicines regulator says.
Only five confirmed TTS deaths have been reported in Australia from more than 6.1 million AstraZeneca doses. All are linked to people receiving their first dose.
Pfizer remains the recommended vaccine for Australians under 60 due to the extremely rare blood clotting condition linked to the AstraZeneca jab.
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