A woman whose partner died following complications with AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine jab has received compensation, the BBC reports. Vikki Spit was awarded £120,000 after her fiance Zion, 48, of Alston, Cumbria, fell ill eight days after having his injection in May 2021.
The 38-year-old, though, has questioned the payment – said to be the maximum settlement awarded – believing she should have had nearer £180,000. Having got into debt following the loss of Zion's earnings, Spit also criticised the length of time to receive the compensation.
Under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme 1979, payments are made available to anyone who has become disabled and you can apply on behalf of someone who has died. Following his jab, Zion experienced crippling headaches on May 13, before he died six days later in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.
