Canada Records First Blood Clot linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 05:42

By Tami Jeanneret

Health Canada to provide updated data today as concerns grow about vaccine safety

Yesterday, the country recorded its first case of a blood clot linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Meantime, the United States paused the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine following six reports of blood clots linked to the shot

While Canada has approved the J-and-J vaccine, we have not received any shipments yet.

Quebec's health ministry who reported the blood clot in a woman who received Astra Zeneca says she is now recovering at home and "there is no fear for her life".

More from Local News

Welland adopts 2026 Budget with 4.01% increase

The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.
Port Colborne Man Charged with Child Luring

Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year
Social Assistance Recipients Receiving Help

The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program
Man Faces Multiple Impaired Driving Charges

This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September
Police Looking for Stolen Wine

They say a suspect broke in using an ATV
Airport Working to End Sexual Exploitation

RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners
Ontario Student Learning Under Review

Student standard testing results improving
Senior Seriously Hurt in Parking Lot

Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle

Canada Records First Blood Clot linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine

Share

More from Local News