GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – A 14-year-old boy has died just hours after receiving his second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Joshua Henry from Georgetown got the shot on October 4th and returned home where he complained to his parents about feeling unwell. He collapsed moments later and the emergency number was called and Joshua was rushed to hospital but did not make it as he had passed away upon arrival.

Joshua went by himself on Monday, October 4th to get the vaccine. His father, Justin Henry, said that Joshua had received his shot between 13:00 and 14:00 pm and that he was observed for 20 minutes before he was allowed to leave. Upon returning home, he complained about pain in his hands, fingers and lips. He collapsed shortly after and was taken to Kumaka Hospital where the 14-year-old was pronounced dead on arrival.

An investigation done by a specialized team from the Guyana Ministry of Health concluded that he had died as a result of a brain aneurysm. The post-mortem was conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh, who found that the teen had suffered massive brain bleeding before his collapse and death. Joshua’s parents also reported seeing a dark color on his skin close to his joints. Samples from his organs have been taken for additional scrutiny abroad.