QuickCheck: Did a man die from a heart attack in an eatery three days after getting his booster shot?

A VIRAL message is making its rounds on social media claiming that a man in Hulu Selangor died of a heart attack in a restaurant three days after receiving his Covid-19 vaccination booster shot.

Is this true?

Verdict:

FALSE

In a statement on YouTube, Hulu Selangor OCPD Supt Arsad Kamaruddin said police have ruled it a case of sudden death.

According to Supt Arsad, the wife of the 54-year-old victim had informed the police that the man had been suffering from a heart condition and high blood pressure for the last five years.

"On Jan 19 at about 7am, the Bukit Sentosa Police station received a report from the workers of Salam Sentosa Restaurant stating that a factory worker had lost consciousness," said Supt Arsad.

“The wife of the deceased confirmed that he had a history of heart disease and high blood pressure for the last five years and was still receiving treatment at Selayang Hospital.

"The Serendah Health Officer confirmed the man's death and his body was brought to Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital.

"A Covid-19 test was negative and the attending doctor confirmed the cause of death as coronary artery disease.

"Preliminary investigations show no signs of foul play and the case has been classified as sudden death," he said.

Supt Arsad said the man's death had nothing to do with the booster shot.

"The public is advised to avoid any speculation on this case," he added.

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