Karnataka declares sudden deaths a notifiable disease
Karnataka has decided that any sudden death of someone under 45—especially outside hospitals—must now be reported right away and followed by an autopsy.
The move comes after an expert panel, led by Dr. C N Ravindranath, looked into recent cardiac events and found no direct connection to Covid-19 vaccines.
Here's what expert panel said
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao addressed concerns about mRNA vaccines (linked to heart issues abroad), clarifying these weren't used in India.
The expert panel also shared that while cardiac deaths have gone up 5-6% since the pandemic—mostly due to lifestyle changes like smoking—post-Covid patients are more likely to face fatigue and anxiety than heart problems.
Despite all the debate, experts say vaccines have been crucial for saving lives during the pandemic.