Did plague kill a Russian lab worker? What to know about the Irkutsk case
A laboratory worker's death at a Siberian anti-plague institute prompted Russian authorities to place nearly 200 people under medical observation and drew attention from Washington, but officials have not confirmed that plague was the cause. Here's what to know about the current situation.
TL;DR
- A laboratory worker died at a Siberian anti-plague institute.
- Nearly 200 people have been placed under medical observation.
- Washington is aware of the situation.
- Plague has not been confirmed as the cause of death by officials.