Bengaluru, July 3 -- Amid rising concern over a surge in sudden deaths - nearly 70 reported in Karnataka's Hassan district over the past two months - Dr Manoj V Murhekar, senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research today clarified that current scientific evidence does not link COVID-19 vaccination to such fatalities. Responding to media queries, Dr Murhekar said, "Yes, I have heard reports of 10 to 20 sudden deaths in one district over the last couple of months. I understand that the Karnataka government has constituted a high-level committee, including cardiologists, to thoroughly investigate the matter. We must wait for their findings." He further informed that the committee is expected to submit its report within ten days....