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  "id": 12672303,
  "title": "US issues urgent Russia travel alert after lab worker Darya Shipilova dies in suspected plague case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/us-issues-urgent-russia-travel-alert-after-lab-worker-darya-shipilova",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-issues-health-alert-russia-travel-advisory-siberia-lab-worker-death-pneumonic-plague-10911342/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert and travel warning for Americans after a lab worker in the Irkutsk region of Russia died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague. Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute, passed away last week, prompting international concern and local safety measures. The US government has limited ability to assist Americans outside Moscow, and U.S. citizens are advised to leave Russia immediately due to security and health risks. The CDC recommends monitoring health for 14 days after travel and reviewing travel insurance options. The State Department's Level 4 Travel Advisory remains in effect, urging Americans in Russia to depart as soon as possible and discouraging travel to the country due to wrongful detention and security concerns.",
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    "US Embassy issues health alert for Americans after lab worker's death in Russia.",
    "Darya Shipilova, 28, died from suspected pneumonic plague in Irkutsk region.",
    "US urges citizens to leave Russia immediately due to security and health risks."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "US formally requests more information on death at Russia plague lab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/us-formally-requests-more-information-on-death-at-russia-plague-lab",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:29:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second Siberia plague case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/russia-dismisses-transparency-calls-amid-reports-of-second-siberia",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:36:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Plague scare in Russia, tourism season in Goa, and a screening demand from opposition leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/plague-scare-in-russia-tourism-season-in-goa-and-a-screening-demand",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:57:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Russia warns of 'false' information as second plague case reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/russia-warns-of-false-information-as-second-plague-case-reported",
        "published": "2026-10-07T16:12:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Russia decries ‘false information’ in wake of second reported plague case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/russia-decries-false-information-in-wake-of-second-reported-plague",
        "published": "2026-10-07T16:15:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Fears of a Plague Outbreak in Russia: What to Know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/fears-of-a-plague-outbreak-in-russia-what-to-know",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:30:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}