Bengaluru, Feb 7 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to constitute a committee of experts and scientists to conduct thorough research on the sudden deaths in the state due to heart attacks and brain-related issues and examine whether they are linked to the side effects of Coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccines.

"Shri Rajaram Tallur, a senior journalist, informed us via email that recent reports in daily newspapers highlight the sudden deaths of young people in the state due to heart attacks, cardiac arrests, brain-related issues, neurological disorders, and other causes. Each death is pushing dependent families into financial and social crises," stated a note from the Chief Minister's Office dated February 6.

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Further, the note added that there is public speculation about whether these deaths might be linked to the side effects of Coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccines.

The journalist has urged that a study be conducted on individuals who have died suddenly, possibly due to Covid-19 or vaccine-related side effects and that necessary precautionary measures be taken to prevent such fatalities.

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"Therefore, it is directed that a committee of experts and scientists be constituted to conduct thorough research on these sudden deaths and propose measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The committee should submit a report, based on which stringent action should be taken," the note added.

However, a senior health department official told PTI, "There is no official data on sudden deaths, and any connection to Coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccines is yet to be ascertained."

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