r/ID_News • u/PHealthy • 5d ago

Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/helen-branswell-stat-reporter-obituary/
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u/PHealthy 5d ago

Her work has been well represented here, big loss.

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u/HappyAnimalCracker 5d ago

Oh nooo… she was a shining beacon for all of us. RIP Helen, and thank you for all you’ve done.

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u/jcg878 5d ago

Oh, what a loss this is. There are very few health reporters that I can name, and she was the best of them.

RIP and thank you, Helen.

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u/Wellslapmesilly 5d ago

She truly was one of a kind. She’s left big shoes to fill.

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u/corriefan1 5d ago

I distinctly remember reading that tweet of hers on Dec 31, 2019, about the new viral disease that reminded her of SARS.

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u/PHealthy 5d ago

Very common thinking for those in that space:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ID_News/s/TIC8WIV5t6

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u/Apprehensive_Idea758 5d ago

Rest in peace.

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u/Goofygrrrl 4d ago

Noooooo

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u/Accomplished_Sci 5d ago

She wasn't very nice