Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin
- Posted on October 5, 2026
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Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin
A 28-year-old worker at an Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, died from unknown pneumonia. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, and special measures have been implemented in the region. Although there are concerns about pneumonic plague, officials emphasize that there is no outbreak. Close contacts of the deceased worker are under medical supervision and show no symptoms of illness.
