I don't always agree with the Gentleman but I believe a Canadian study has shown a 2% chance of Covid patients developing blood clots. So there is an increased risk.
There are a few studies that show some increased risk, mostly associated with those who have severe symptoms requiring intensive intervention, which itself is associated with an increased clotting risk. However, no one in the scientific community has claimed there is a 'greatly increased' risk.
So I have no problem with a brief pause, I have no problem with continuing with the vaccine even if it is shown to have an additional risk (which can be managed) but I do think the vaccine brings benefits even if there is a potential side effect
I agree, I think showing concern and an openness to accept potential issues is an important factor in maintaining public trust in vaccination at a time we really need the public to be on board. A few days pause will not impact our timelines as supply is the far outweighing constraint.