# Plague fears in Siberia: How are Irkutsk residents reacting?

https://mins.news/en/item/89489

- euronews, 2026-10-07 10:56 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/plague-fears-in-siberia-how-are-irkutsk-residents-reacting

> Residents of Irkutsk are reacting to reports that a person may have died from pneumonic plague at a local anti-plague institute. Authorities say the cause of death has not been confirmed.

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