Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
2 sources·Updated October 5, 2026

Covered by 2 sources
- NZ Herald World·4h agoRussian researcher ‘dies of plague released by lab accident’
The 28-year-old died two days after being admitted with severe pneumonia.
Read at NZ Herald World → - 7NEWS Australia·11h agoResearcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
Local authorities say the ‘epidemiological situation’ in the area surrounding the lab is stable.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →

