Siberian Woman Dies of Plague
A woman in Irkutsk, Siberia, has died from plague. It is believed she contracted pneumonic plague after a test tube broke while she was working at the regional plague research institute. Around 200 people who had contact with her have been quarantined, with warnings that pneumonic plague is highly contagious and can be deadly if not treated promptly, according to the World Health Organization. The incident highlights the danger of infectious diseases in remote areas and the importance of preventive measures.
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