Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital
Summary
Two doctors in a Siberian maternity hospital have been arrested after nine newborn babies died in early January. The Russian authorities are investigating the deaths, which have caused public anger, but have not yet provided a reason for them.Key Facts
- Two senior doctors in Russia have been arrested after nine newborns died in a maternity hospital.
- The deaths happened between January 1 and January 12 in Novokuznetsk, Siberia.
- Russia's main investigative authority is conducting the investigation.
- The doctors detained are the chief physician and the head of the intensive care unit.
- Authorities have not yet given a specific reason for the babies' deaths.
- The doctors are cooperating with the investigation, and authorities are deciding on charges.
- A video was released showing a man being escorted away and signing papers with an officer present.
- The Interfax news agency mentioned the infants had severe intra-uterine infections.
- The hospital is not accepting new patients due to a high rate of respiratory infections.
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