Her understanding of the science, history and politics of the #outbreaks she covered made her “a #journalist who knew more than most of the experts she interviewed,” Dr. Jha, the former #Covid response coordinator, wrote. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/17/h... #RIP #HelenBranswell

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#HelenBranswell, Canadian science reporter whose focus in recent yrs was on infectious diseases, recipient of Pulitzer & Kovler (Trust in Journalism/NIH) awards, was 1 of the 1st ppl to accurately report on COVID. Helen was a pinnacle of evidence-based journalism.

Helen Branswell, Reporter. 1956-2026. #HelenBranswell

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Helen Branswell, the Canadian infectious-disease journalist, has died at 69 from cancer complications in an Ottawa hospital. Her career spanned more than four decades, including early reporting on the outbreak that became Covid-19.

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Ach. Helen Branswell is overleden. Uitmuntend journalist op het gebied van infectieziekten.

https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/helen-branswell-stat-reporter-obituary/

#HelenBranswell #RIP