Russia plague: US lawmaker raises Ukraine bio labs
In Russia, a laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia passed away after being diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin. The 28-year-old female worker at the Shelekhov-based institute inadvertently broke a test tube containing live bacteria while collecting samples for testing, leading to her death.
Over 200 individuals have been placed in isolation following the incident, though Russia has not yet confirmed the cause of the deceased's death. The US State Department is monitoring the situation closely with the CDC and other interagency partners, urging Russia to share accurate information. President Donald Trump's administration is also aware of the outbreak and evaluating potential responses.
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