The Economic Times

Russian plague scare: Dead scientist may have to be buried in metal coffin with disinfectant-soaked material

Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old researcher from the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, died under suspicious circumstances. Her death has raised concerns about a potential pneumonic plague infection and led to quarantine measures. Russian authorities have not confirmed the cause of her death, citing pneumonia of unknown etiology. The World Health Organization is seeking further information from Russian health officials regarding the incident.