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The 'Russian Plague' Is Potentially Connected to a Kremlin 'Bioweapons Program', Expert Claims

The WHO says no evidence currently links laboratory worker Darya Shipilova's unexplained death in Siberia to biological weapons, despite suspicions raised by former CDC director Robert Redfield.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Fears Grow That Suspected Russian Plague May Hide a Secret 'Bioweapons Program' as China Panic Buys

Questions have intensified over the unexplained death of Siberian laboratory worker Darya Shipilova, but claims involving plague, quarantines, China and bioweapons remain unverified.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Kremlin Reportedly Silences Family of Dead Scientist After She 'Became Infected at Work' in Russia

The death of Irkutsk scientist Darya Shipilova remains disputed, with authorities citing unexplained pneumonia amid allegations of possible laboratory infection.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Donald Trump Is 'Playing Roulette With Our Lives' Over Bio Threats, Former DHS Aide Says

Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor alleges that the Trump administration dismantled a biological-threats office and dispersed specialists, weakening US preparedness for future emergencies

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Russian Lab at Centre of Plague Scare Linked to Nearly $800K in US Research Funding Under RFK Jr

NIH renewed nearly $800,000 for a US fox study run with a Russian institute tied to the Siberian lab at the centre of a suspected plague scare.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts

The president was repeatedly interrupted at a rally, and faces a legal challenge over taxpayer-funded adverts. Plus Jonathan the giant tortoise, who may have the secret to longevity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8

Should we be worried about pneumonic plague? London experts react to Russian researcher's death

Darya Shipilova, a lab technician in Irkutsk, has reportedly died after becoming unwell at work

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Russia says reports of second case linked to Siberian plague lab are false

Russia's health regulator has denied claims of a second illness connected to a plague laboratory worker. The worker, Darya Shipilova, died from pneumonia recently, though the exact cause remains unclear. Russian authorities have assured that there is no risk of an epidemic arising from this incident. The World Health Organization…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Russia Plague Explained: What do we know so far about the institute lab worker’s death?

A laboratory worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died after developing an unidentified form of pneumonia, triggering precautionary quarantine measures and social media speculation. Authorities have said there is no evidence she died of plague or that anyone she contacted was infected, while tests have so far found no…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Mother Of Scientist Who Lost Life In Suspected Plague Lab Leak Speaks Out Against Official Story

A Russian laboratory worker’s passing has sparked global concern after conflicting accounts emerged about what really happened inside a high-security anti-plague institute in Siberia.

Bored Panda · Oct 8