Uncertainty After Siberian Lab Worker’s Death

Chronology

1. 05-10-2026
   Unconfirmed Plague Fears After Siberian Lab Worker’s Death

   16 articles

   A laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia died after developing pneumonia of unknown cause, prompting reports of possible pneumonic plague, contact tracing, quarantines, and heightened precautions. Russian officials say testing has not confirmed…
2. 06-10-2026
   Uncertainty Surrounds Siberian Lab Worker’s Death

   5 articles

   The death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, has triggered concern over a possible pneumonic plague infection and a potential laboratory exposure. Early media and local accounts described a test-tube accident, but …