WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authorities
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WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authorities
Russian authorities are currently investigating whether pneumonic plague led to a laboratory worker’s death
Emma Farge Tuesday 06 October 2026 10:39 BST
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Every individual who came into contact with a laboratory worker who died of unexplained causes at a plague research institute in Siberia has been traced, the World Health Organization reported on Tuesday.
WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said: “All of the patients’ contacts have been reportedly been identified and are being monitored for illness, and none to date have shown symptoms of illness.”
He stated that Russian authorities are currently examining whether pneumonic plague led to her death, although they have not yet formally responded to the WHO’s request for further details.
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