In May, officials said at least 130 cases across the government are were under investigation, up from several dozen last year.ĬIA Director William Burns said in July that about 100 CIA officers and family members were among some 200 U.S. The problem has been labeled the 'Havana Syndrome,' because the first cases affected personnel in 2016 at the U.S. personnel in the Austrian capital, including diplomats and intelligence officials, as well as some of the children of US employees, have reported symptoms of the syndrome since President Biden was inaugurated. The department said Ambassador Pamela Spratlen was exiting because she had 'reached the threshold of hours of labor' permitted under her status as a retiree as well as her mismanagement of the mysterious illness. Symptoms associated with Havana syndrome, which has afflicted Americans serving at diplomatic posts in several countries, include nausea, intense pressure or vibration inside the head and difficulty with memory or concentration among other indicators CIA Director said there is a strong possibility the syndrome is intentionally caused and that Russia could be responsible, although it does any involvementīy Reuters and Alastair Talbot For Dailymail.Com.Vienna has for centuries been a center for espionage and diplomacy and was a hub for clandestine spy-versus-spy activity during the Cold War.In May, officials said at least 130 cases across the government are were under investigation, up from several dozen last year.It was first reported by officials based in the U.S.The mysterious illness is a set of ailments including migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness.officials are sending a message that leaders must take Havana Syndrome seriously The CIA removed it's bureau chief in Vienna after criticism of her management, such as her handling of Havana Syndrome reports at the U.S.CIA Vienna station chief OUSTED over her 'inadequate' response to Havana syndrome cases
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