Philip Ball

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13 October 2026 21:29

Helen is one of those I always cite as an exemplary reporter during the pandemic. This is very sad news.

Dr. Tom Frieden

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13 October 2026 21:29

Her questions were always thoughtful, knowledgeable, and fair. Her reporting showed us where we needed to improve and informed the public about health. We need more reporters like her. I'll miss her. www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/h...

Jonathan Wosen

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13 October 2026 21:29

Helen Branswell has been a shining example of truth-telling, decency, and rationality at a time when those qualities are in desperately short supply. We're all going to miss her at @statnews.com so much, and I know many others will, too. www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/h...

Dr. Tom Frieden

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13 October 2026 21:28

I had no idea that Helen Branswell was ill. I'm deeply saddened to hear of her passing. When I became CDC director, a very astute member of the CDC press office told me that I wasn't ready for a briefing unless I was ready for questions from Helen Branswell.

Amy Maxmen, PhD

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13 October 2026 21:28

I'm stunned by the news of Helen Branswell's passing. She was a force in science journalism. Gone too soon. 💔https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/helen-branswell-stat-reporter-obituary/