Kemerovo\u2019s deputy chief of social development, Yelena Voronina, said<\/a> all 13 mental health hospitals in the region, with nearly 4,000 beds total, would be subjected to snap inspections.<\/p>\n The Investigative Committee, Russia\u2019s top investigative body, announced<\/a> Saturday that it had launched a preliminary probe into possible negligence and health violations at the Prokopyevsk facility.<\/p>\n On Thursday, investigators\u00a0alleged<\/a>\u00a0that staff at the mental health hospital had \u201ccreated conditions that led to the viral outbreak.\u201d It said three deaths have been directly linked to infections, while the cause of death of the remaining six was still being determined.<\/p>\n \t\tnews \t\t\t\tKemerovo Region Governor Apologizes for Blaming Newborn Deaths on Mothers Regional health officials said<\/a>\u00a0Friday that 28 patients at the mental health hospital in\u00a0Prokopyevsk were found to be infected with Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus, commonly known as Strep. Haemophilus influenzae can cause many different types of infections, from mild ear infections to more serious bloodstream infections.<\/p>\n Four of the hospitalized patients remained<\/a> in critical condition as of Friday, officials said.\u00a0Eleven others were said to have been\u00a0discharged<\/a>, leaving 51 patients at hospitals in Prokopyevsk and the neighboring city of Kovokuznetsk.<\/p>\n Governor Seredyuk said the head of the mental health hospital in\u00a0Prokopyevsk is a person of interest in the police investigation and accused him of trying to obstruct the work of law enforcement.<\/p>\n The Kemerovo region is now facing two health-related scandals.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, a judge ordered the closure of a regional maternity hospital following the death of nine newborns there in short succession. Police arrested the hospital\u2019s chief physician and acting head of intensive care after they launched a criminal investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n A Message from The Moscow Times:<\/p>\n Dear readers,<\/p>\n We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has designated The Moscow Times as an “undesirable” organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a “foreign agent.”<\/p>\n These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work “discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership.” We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.<\/p>\n We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It’s quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.<\/p>\n By supporting The Moscow Times, you’re defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tContinue\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t Not ready to support today? \u00d7<\/p>\n \t\tRemind me next month<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tThank you! Your reminder is set.\n\t\t<\/p>\n
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