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Issued by WHO Disease Outbreak News
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 18:00 📍 Russia (nationwide) 🕑 3 d ago
On 2 October 2026, WHO became aware through media reports of the death of an employee of the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute (APRI) of Siberia and the Far East, the Russian Federation. According to these reports, the individual died on 2 October following hospitalization for severe pneumonia on 29 September, and pneumonic plague was suspected as the cause of death, following occupational ex…
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EventPneumonia of undetermined etiology - the Russian Federation
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CategoryHealth
Affected areaRussia
Issuing authorityWorld Health Organization (WHO)
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Alert identifier2026-DON620
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- Follow advice from the national health authority and share only official health information.
- Seek care early at the nearest health facility if you feel unwell.
- Wash hands with soap often.
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- On 2 October 2026, WHO became aware through media reports of the death of an employee of the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute (APRI) of Siberia and the Far East, the Russian Federation.
- According to these reports, the individual died on 2 October following hospitalization for severe pneumonia on 29 September, and pneumonic plague was suspected as the cause of death, following occupational ex…
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