Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications despite vaccine: Medical experts weigh in
October 18, 2021 at 10:29 AM EDT
Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state, died Monday at 84 from COVID-related complications, though he was fully vaccinated, his family announced. His death, medical experts say, underscore the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots among older adults and high-risk populations to shore up protection.