Pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia? What we know so far
An employee at a plague research institute in Siberia, Darya Shipilova, employed at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed…
According to The Hindu, an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia, Darya Shipilova, employed at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances.
Unconfirmed reports in Russia blamed the woman’s death on pneumonic plague.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Siberia and Darya Shipilova.
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- Russia · Europe
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- Siberia, Darya Shipilova
- Section
- World
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