Russia plague scare: US lawmaker invokes Ukraine bio labs after Irkutsk lab death; worker had broken test
- Posted on October 5, 2026
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Russia plague scare: US lawmaker invokes Ukraine bio labs after Irkutsk lab death; worker had broken test
Pneumonic plague Russia: Russia's Irkutsk plague scare has sparked fresh questions after a laboratory worker died from pneumonia of unknown origin and more than 200 people were reportedly placed under isolation. A US lawmaker has also invoked longstanding Russian claims about Ukraine's alleged “bio labs,” while American officials monitor the situation. Here's what we know about the suspected case and whether Americans could be at risk.
