Lisa Shaw, a presenter for BBC Newcastle, died earlier this year after developing “severe” headaches a week after having her coronavirus jab, and fell seriously ill a few days later, her family said
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Lisa Shaw hosts on BBC Newcastle in January 2020
BBC Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw died from complications of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a coroner has ruled.
Newcastle coroner Karen Dilks heard on Thursday that Ms Shaw died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the city just over three weeks after her first dose of the vaccine.
An inquest, which lasted less than an hour, was told she was admitted to hospital after she complained of headaches and doctors found a haemorrhage on her brain.
Lisa’s devastated family had spoken out after her death, saying she suffered blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
The BBC Newcastle presenter’s loved ones said she had developed “severe” headaches a week after having the jab, and that she fell seriously ill a few days after that.
She died in May at the age of 44 at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary after being treated for blood clots and bleeding in intensive care.
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People in the UK under the age of 40 are being offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab following reports of extremely rare blood clots on the brain coupled with low blood platelet count.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had said the benefits of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine continue to outweigh risks for most people. It has not proven the vaccine causes the clots but has said the link is getting firmer.
Tributes flooded in for Lisa after news of her tragic death.
The BBC said in a statement: “We are all completely heartbroken, in disbelief, numb, and saddened, that there is a Lisa-shaped hole in our lives that will never, ever be filled.
“We are so grateful for the time that we have had with her, and there are so many happy memories that we will hold dear for the rest of our lives.
“She was the best wife and mammy, sister, daughter, aunty, friend and colleague that anyone could hope for.”
They added: “She loved connecting every day with the wonderful people of the North East, and it gives us great comfort to know how many lives she was an integral part of every single day.
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“We’d like to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support we have received at such a difficult time, reinforcing how deeply cherished she was by so many people. We will love and miss her, always.”
Rik Martin, acting executive editor at BBC Radio Newcastle, added: “Everyone at the station is devastated and thinking about Lisa’s lovely family.
“She was a trusted colleague, a brilliant presenter, a wonderful friend, and a loving wife and mum. She loved being on the radio and was loved by our audiences. We’ve lost someone special who meant a great deal to a great many people.”
The Government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said after Lisa’s death: “We are saddened to hear about the death of Lisa Shaw and our thoughts are with her family.
“As with any serious suspected adverse reaction, reports with a fatal outcome are fully evaluated by the MHRA, including an assessment of post-mortem details if available.
“Our detailed and rigorous review into reports of blood clots occurring together with thrombocytopenia is ongoing.”
It said the number of cases remained “extremely low”.
