"Received Vaccine Twice in One Day" Indonesian Man Dies After COVID-19 Diagnosis

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Seo-young] In Indonesia, a man who received two COVID-19 vaccine doses in one day was diagnosed with COVID-19 and died about two weeks later.

According to local Indonesian media such as Antara News on the 31st, Harjito (49) from Batam, Riau Islands, reportedly died of COVID-19 infection on the 28th. Harjito had been hospitalized since the 22nd, complaining of cough and headache.

It was revealed that Harjito had received two COVID-19 vaccine injections in one day. He stated that he was unaware that the first injection had been administered. He only felt someone rubbing his arm and is presumed to have received the second injection later that same day. After returning home and experiencing adverse reactions, he saw the doctor's note on the vaccination certificate and realized that he had been vaccinated twice by different healthcare workers.

Harjito's symptoms began to worsen from the 15th, four days after vaccination, and he was confirmed positive for COVID-19. It is unclear which vaccine Harjito received, but generally, COVID-19 vaccines requiring two doses recommend an interval of more than two weeks between the first and second doses.

The Riau Islands branch of the Indonesian Medical Association stated, "We are trying to get an explanation from the doctor mentioned on Harjito's vaccination certificate." Indonesian health authorities have yet to provide a detailed explanation.

Daily new COVID-19 cases trend in Indonesia.
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Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the spread of the Delta variant originating from India has caused a sharp increase in confirmed cases and deaths since last month. The daily new confirmed cases exceeded 55,000 in mid-month, and daily deaths have also surpassed 1,000 every day since mid-month. The cumulative death toll was recorded at 92,311 on this day.

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