helenbranswell.bsky.social
I cover infectious diseases for STAT (www.statnews.com). 2020 Polk winner. Nieman '11. She/her. I write about H5N1 (in all species), Covid, polio, flu, Ebola, RSV, mpox, STIs. Send me news tips on Signal: HBranswell.01
👤 Joined on 27 June 2023
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I have also learnt a lot from (and at times leaned a lot on) amazing colleagues reporting on infectious diseases both at Science and elsewhere, especially @cohenjon.bsky.social and @helenbranswell.bsky.social. I've always loved that in science journalism we are all learning from each other as we go.
Show PostOne of the most interesting experiences of my career was working with a team led by C.J. Peters during the early investigations of hantavirus in the 4 corners. This lovely portrait by @helenbranswell.bsky.social will help you remember or learn about this great human being.
Show PostThe kicker certainly felt like getting kicked for real.
Show PostMy interpretation of the data is the 206 patients in isolation includes 47 confirmed positives only (p.5). Of confirmed positives who haven't died, recovered, or are in isolation, I assume those are lab-confirmed cases where whereabouts/status may be known/unknown (if the former, not receiving care)
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