Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of 'unknown' infection
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- A laboratory accident at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, resulted in the death of a 28-year-old researcher from pneumonia of unknown origin.
- Russian authorities report the situation is stable and close contacts are under medical supervision with no signs of disease.
- Speculation about plague arose, but officials suggest it is unlikely or containable, while a local aluminum plant implemented mask mandates.
- The US State Department is monitoring the situation and urged Russia to share information quickly.