Plague in Siberia: Lab worker, 28, dies after reported test-tube accident; nearly 200 contacts under observation – FinSiddhi

Plague in Siberia: Lab worker, 28, dies after reported test-tube accident; nearly 200 contacts under observation

In a tragic incident in Irkutsk, Russia, a laboratory worker died after an accidental exposure to live plague bacteria from a broken test tube. Nearly 200 individuals potentially exposed to her are undergoing medical monitoring. Hospital reports revealed she exhibited severe pneumonia-like symptoms prior to her death. Fortunately, all assessed contacts have tested negative for the plague, alleviating some concern among health officials.
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