In Mumbai, India, the year 2020 brought about a global frenzy as the pandemic claimed the lives of many, leaving families grappling with the trauma of loss. The uncertainty of what each moment may bring triggered panic and anxiety worldwide.
In response to the crisis, urgent efforts were made to develop vaccines to combat the spread of COVID-19 and restore a sense of normalcy. The swift actions taken by the health department were commended for potentially saving millions of lives from the grips of the deadly virus.
However, recent reports have surfaced linking a specific COVID-19 vaccine, COVIESHIELD, to a series of deaths, sparking fear and concern among the public. One such heartbreaking case is that of Venugopalan Govindan’s daughter, Karunya, who tragically passed away after receiving the vaccine in July 2021. Amidst growing fears, Karunya’s parents have taken the matter to court, alleging that her death was a result of complications from the vaccine.
While investigations have not yielded conclusive evidence linking the vaccine to Karunya’s death, similar cases have emerged, with grieving parents attributing their children’s passing to the COVIESHIELD vaccine. Allegations of multiple deaths potentially linked to the vaccine have prompted further scrutiny from the courts, as concerns escalate. AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of COVIESHIELD, is also facing legal action in the United Kingdom in light of these developments.