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Unconfirmed Plague Fears After Siberian Lab Worker’s Death

2 clusters · 05-10-2026 → 06-10-2026
Darya Shipilova Alexei Tsydenov Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute Of Siberia And The Far East Rospotrebnadzor Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (cdc) World Health Organization (who) Pneumonic Plague Tass

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  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
    Unconfirmed Plague Fears in Siberia
    18 articles
    The death of a 28-year-old worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute triggered fears of pneumonic plague after unverified reports alleged a laboratory accident involving plague bacteria. Russian authorities say she died of pneumonia of unknown origin, tests found …