BBC presenter Lisa Shaw dies of vaccine complications – coroner

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The coroner has determined that the award-winning BBC radio presenter has died from complications from the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Lisa Shaw died in May, just over three weeks after receiving her first dose of a jab, an inquest heard in Newcastle on Thursday.

The 44-year-old – who was referred to by her married name, Lisa Eve, during the hearing – started complaining of a headache a few days after receiving the vaccination, and eventually went to A&E in Durham where she was diagnosed with a blood clot and was taken for treatment Specialist at Royal Victoria Hospital, Newcastle.

The investigation heard that despite treatments including cutting off part of her skull to relieve pressure, nothing else could be done and Ms Shaw died on May 21.

This is another difficult day at a time that has been devastating for us. The death of our beloved Lisa has left a terrible void in our family and our lives

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At the end of the hearing, which lasted less than an hour, Newcastle forensic doctor Karen Dilks gave an anecdotal conclusion, stating: “Lisa died of complications from the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.”

Earlier, pathologist Tomo Polvikowski told the coroner that Ms Shaw, who was doing a favor at BBC Newcastle, had been in good health before receiving the vaccination.

Asked about the underlying cause of a fatal clot in her brain, Dr. Polvikowski said the clinical evidence “strongly supports the idea that a vaccine did indeed occur”.

“Based on the available clinical information, this appears to be the most likely explanation,” the pathologist added.

Gareth Ive, Ms. Shaw’s husband, attended the interrogation of other family members.

They issued a statement saying, “This is another difficult day at a time that has been devastating for us.

The death of our beloved Lisa left a terrible void in our family and in our lives.

“She was truly the most wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

“We’ve said all we want to say in public at this time and ask that we be left alone to grieve and rebuild our lives in private. Thank you.”

The coroner said: “On April 29, 2021, she received her first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, and subsequently, developed vaccine-induced thrombosis and thrombocytopenia – a rare and aggressive complication associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was the primary cause of her death.”

The inquest heard that Ms Shaw – a mother of one from Conset, Co Durham – went to North Durham University Hospital on May 13 after complaining of severe headaches, including pains in her forehead and behind her eyes.

The coroner said Ms. Shaw had previously complained of pain all over her head.

After a CT scan revealed a venous sinus thrombosis, a decision was made to transfer her to Royal Victoria, and the hearing was informed.

I don’t think there was anything anyone could have done differently. If we have the same show tomorrow, we’ll do the same

Dr Christopher Johnson, consultant anaesthesia and intensive care at the hospital, told Newcastle Coroner Court that Ms Shaw was initially treated with anticoagulants but had an operation to relieve pressure on her brain after the bleeding was discovered.

But Dr Johnson said surgery could not help treat the underlying cause of the bleeding and that the risks were too great to try to remove the clot “manually”.

The counselor said Ms. Shaw’s treatment was determined in consultation with the national expert panel, which meets daily.

“This was one of the first cases of this type of vaccine-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopenia that I’ve seen and seen nationwide,” he said.

When asked if his team believed that “the underlying cause of the events that tragically affected Lisa were complications from the AstraZeneca vaccine,” Dr. Johnson said, “We were, yes.”

Asked by the coroner whether the team at Royal Victoria had reviewed their care of Ms Shaw, the counselor said the treatments offered and the sequence of treatments were now a nationally recognized practice.

He added, “I don’t think there’s anything anyone could do differently. If we had the same show tomorrow, we’d do the same.”

A government spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of Ms Shaw’s death and our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.

As the UK’s independent drug regulator, the MHRA, and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization, she said, for the vast majority of people, the benefits of preventing serious illness and death outweigh any risks and that vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives.

People will be offered the most appropriate vaccine. For example, everyone under the age of 40 will be offered an AstraZeneca vaccine alternative, as advised by the JCVI.

“Those who have already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should receive a second dose of the same brand, regardless of age, except for a very small number of people who had blood clots with a low platelet count from the first vaccination.”

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