What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk?
Darya Shipilova, a worker at Russia’s anti‑plague institute, died after falling ill at her job. Moscow has denied that she succumbed to plague, citing other causes, but specialists remain uncertain. The incident raises concerns about laboratory safety and potential wider risks, prompting calls for transparent investigations and stricter biosafety protocols in the region, officials are reviewing protocols and monitoring other staff.