Canada reports 1st case of blood clot developed in resident vaccinated with AstraZeneca
by Cormac Mac Sweeney
Last Updated Apr 13, 2021 at 2:38 pm EDT
A Quebec woman is the first in Canada to develop a blood clot after being vaccinated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
The Quebec health ministry and Public Health Agency of Canada reported the event connected to the AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday.
NEW: The Public Health Agency says it has received reports of an individual in Canada developing the very rare side effect of a blood clot following vaccination with the Astra Zeneca shot. #cdnpolipic.twitter.com/k4GBeKJQKp
Quebec says the female patient, whose age was not revealed, received the appropriate care and is recovering at home.