Pneumonic plague: What to know about the disease after suspected case in Siberia

A lab worker in Siberia died from suspected pneumonic plague, leading to nearly 200 people being placed under medical observation. Darya Shipilova reportedly fell ill after breaking a test tube containing the plague pathogen, following a work trip to Buryatia, where an outbreak was noted. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely as investigations continue.

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