A sad incident has now occurred in a vaccination center in North Rhine-Westphalia.
A 69-year-old was initially vaccinated, and shortly afterwards the man's condition deteriorated.
He died shortly afterwards in a clinic.
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis - A tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning in a corona vaccination center in North Rhine-Westphalia.
As the Ennepe-Ruhr district confirmed in a statement on Saturday, a 69-year-old had suffered a medical emergency after a vaccination.
He was still taken to a clinic, but any help came too late for the man.
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis: man dies after corona vaccination - background is still unclear
According to this, the 69-year-old Schwelmer was first vaccinated with the vaccine from the manufacturer Biontech on Saturday morning, and the man's condition had deteriorated in the vaccination center.
As the Ennepe-Ruhr district further reports, the 69-year-old suffered from previous illnesses.
He was immediately taken to a clinic by the rescue service, where the 69-year-old died about an hour later.
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis: District Administrator is dismayed - police investigations started
It is still unclear whether there is a causal connection between the vaccination given and the medical emergency.
The police have started the investigation.
District Administrator Olaf Schade is dismayed.
“Our condolences go out to the relatives of the deceased.
We wish you the strength you need to deal with the loss of a loved one, ”said Schade.
At the same time, it is a "nightmare to have to experience something like this" for the employees of the vaccination center.
District Administrator Olaf Schade emphasizes that for the background of the emergency, it is necessary to wait for the investigation.
Meanwhile, the corona pandemic seems to be easing, and the number of infections in Germany is steadily declining.
