Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic plague infection

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An employee of a Russian plague institute has died of a suspected pneumonic plague infection. Early Russian reports indicate that researcher Shipilova contracted the infection after breaking a vial of plague bacteria.

US President Trump has reportedly offered assistance to Russia regarding the incident. Pneumonic plague is one of the most dangerous forms of plague and can be rapidly fatal if untreated.

This incident raises concerns about biosafety protocols at research facilities handling dangerous pathogens.

Sources: Ynet, www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel

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