3 Deaths in 9 Days After Hongkongers Get China’s Sinovac Vaccine
Since Hong Kong began vaccinating the public with China’s domestically-produced Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, on Feb. 26, three deaths in nine days have increased anxiety about the vaccine’s safety.
On March 8, a 71-year-old man in Hong Kong died four days after receiving his vaccine shot. The patient was reported to be in good health before the vaccination. This was the third death in Hong Kong following a CoronaVac injection.
It’s unclear whether the vaccine contributed to the deaths. Authorities have said they are investigating the causes of death.