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NSW woman, 34, becomes Australia's seventh AstraZeneca-related death
The Therapeutic Goods Administration says the woman died on Wednesday from a confirmed case of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome.
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A 34-year-old woman in New South Wales has died from a rare blood clotting condition, after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said the woman died on Wednesday from a confirmed case of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
She had received her first dose of the AstraZeneca jab.
"The TGA extends its sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones," the TGA report said.
"We are in close communication with NSW Health, who are undertaking further investigation of this case."
The medical regulator has stressed the protective benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 far outweigh the potential risks.
About 6.8 million doses of AstraZeneca have now been administered across the country, with seven deaths linked to the vaccine.
Six of those deaths were linked to TTS, while the other was a case of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which is when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets.
Two weeks ago, the nation's expert vaccine advisory group said all adults in Greater Sydney should "strongly consider" getting vaccinated with any available shot, including AstraZeneca.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) said the new advice was being issued because of the increasing risk of COVID-19 in the city, and the severity of the Delta strain.
While the Pfizer vaccine remains the preferred shot for Australians aged under 60 outside of Sydney, the medical regulator has stressed the protective benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 far outweigh the potential risks.
New South Wales recorded its highest number of daily COVID cases since the pandemic began on Thursday, with 262 new cases.
It was also the deadliest day of the current Delta outbreak, with five deaths.
Four of the five people who died were not vaccinated, while one person had received one dose of AstraZeneca.
On Wednesday, 27-year-old Sydney man Aude Alaskar became the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in NSW.
There are currently 350 Australians in hospital with COVID-19, 57 of whom are in intensive care.
The majority of them are in NSW.
Blood clotting disorder appears to particularly affect younger women
The medical regulator said in Australia, severe cases of TTS appeared to be more common in women, especially those in younger age groups.
Nearly half of the women with TTS needed intensive care treatment, and five of the six TTS deaths occurred in women.