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Plague in Siberia: Lab worker dies after test-tube accident; 200 contacts monitored

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What happened

In a tragic incident in Irkutsk, Russia, a laboratory worker died after an accidental exposure to live plague bacteria from a broken test tube.

Nearly 200 individuals potentially exposed to her are undergoing medical monitoring.

Key facts

  • Nearly 200 individuals potentially exposed to her are undergoing medical monitoring.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:31:49 UTC.

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Sources

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