# Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia death

https://mins.news/en/item/88391

- DW, 2026-10-06 17:02 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-denies-anti-plague-measures-after-pneumonia-death/a-79567922?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Russia has denied imposing special anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region died. Authorities say the cause remains under investigation and an inspection indicated pneumonia, with no work-related microorganisms found in her samples. The WHO says no plague case has been recorded in Irkutsk and tests on contacts found no dangerous pathogens. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Russia to share more information.

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