Researcher at Shelekhov Anti‑Plague Institute died after suspected lab accident; cause under investigation.
A 28‑year‑old researcher at the Anti‑Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov died after a laboratory accident that may involve the pneumonic plague pathogen; the White House is monitoring the case for potential export‑control implications.
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- 4 Oct 2026 · 19:08 UTC
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