Lawyer Turrisi's organs donated after death after Astrazeneca vaccine

Lawyer Turrisi's organs donated after death after Astrazeneca vaccine

Following the confirmation of brain death last night, the corneas, lungs, kidneys and liver of the lawyer Mario were removed and donated today. Turrisi, 45 years old, originally from Tusa, affected by thrombosis in recent weeks after having been vaccinated Astrazeneca. In recent days, the family members have given their consent to the removal of the organs, also respecting his will to donate expressed on the occasion of the renewal of the identity document.

The professional had felt ill a few days ago. As happened to music teacher Augusta Turiaco, who also suffered from a serious thrombosis that left her with no chance, a few days after having the AstraZeneca vaccine, the lawyer's family agreed to donate his organs. The Messina prosecutor's office, headed by prosecutor Maurizio De Lucia, is investigating the matter.

The autopsy will have to clarify all aspects of the case. Mario Turrisi had felt unwell on Easter Sunday while he was at home, he was initially transferred to Cefalu' and then taken to the Policlinico in Messina where an examination revealed a cerebral hemorrhage. In March the professional had undergone the AstraZeneca vaccine like other lawyers. The severe headaches had begun, then the uneasiness, the hospitalization in very serious conditions at the Policlinico. The report had been made to AIFA. Last night he died.