Russian officials report no plague cases in Irkutsk after lab technician's death

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Russian officials reported no plague cases in Irkutsk following the death of a 28-year-old lab technician, with the WHO confirming Russia's statement that her illness appeared to be a typical acute respiratory viral infection. The woman, identified as Darya Shipilova, died from pneumonia of unestablished origin, prompting quarantine of about 200 contacts, though tests found only COVID-19 and rhinovirus cases, with no plague pathogens detected among staff or contacts. The Kremlin thanked Trump for his offer of help, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Moscow to share more information, and Health Canada said it sees no risk to Canada.


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