In Irkutsk, Siberia, 28‑year‑old laboratory technician Darya Shipilova died after a plague outbreak was reported on Friday. Russian officials said the situation was under control and that post‑mortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the situation.[1]
Official response
Russian officials said the situation is under control and that post‑mortem tests did not detect the disease, while Washington said it is closely monitoring the situation.[1]
Investigation
Post‑mortem examinations for the plague pathogen returned negative, though the initial reports of her death as being caused by plague remain subject to further review.[1]
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