Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: Reports
Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.
TL;DR
- 189 people are under medical observation in Russia's Irkutsk region.
- The observation is due to suspected exposure to plague.
- A female employee at an anti-plague research institute in Irkutsk died from the illness.
- The cause of death was initially reported as an unspecified form of plague.
- Russia's public health watchdog stated the employee was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown etiology."
- Expanded testing has not detected microorganisms linked to the employee's work.
- The White House is monitoring the reports and assessing options.