Monday, October 5, 2026

Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection (Pneumonic plague)

Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection | CNN

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Pneumonic plague fears rise after Siberia lab worker's mysterious death | Fox News

Darya Shipilova, 28, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, died after developing pneumonia of an unknown cause, prompting quarantines and heightened health precautions in the region. Russian authorities say testing has found no evidence her illness was linked to pathogens she worked with. (East2West )