Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher
Summary
A Russian plague researcher named Darya Shipilova died of pneumonia under unclear circumstances after possibly being exposed to the plague bacteria. Authorities have quarantined hospitals and placed nearly 200 people under observation, while health agencies in Russia, the U.S., and Europe are monitoring the situation closely.Key Facts
- Darya Shipilova, a researcher at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, died last week of pneumonia with unknown cause.
- Unconfirmed reports say she may have accidentally broken a test tube with plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) on September 25.
- She got sick, was hospitalized on September 29, and died between October 1 and 2.
- Initial local reports suggested she died of plague, but officials later said plague is only a possible cause.
- The plague can cause serious diseases but is normally treatable with antibiotics.
- Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor said no plague bacteria were found in tests from Shipilova and the situation is stable.
- The head of Rospotrebnadzor visited the region amid concerns about a dangerous infection.
- The U.S. and European health authorities are watching the case and have asked Russia to share information openly.
- Kyrgyzstan has started quarantine checks at border crossings due to the situation.
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