Daria Shipilova dies from pneumonic plague in Russia, prompting quarantine measures for 200 people

In Russia, a 28-year-old lab technician named Daria Shipilova died from suspected pneumonic plague. She was hospitalized on September 29 after showing severe pneumonia symptoms and died two days later. Following her death, local authorities placed around 200 individuals who had contact with her under medical observation and implemented quarantine measures in hospitals.

Daria Shipilova dies from pneumonic plague in Russia, prompting quarantine measures for 200 people
Updated Oct 6, 2026 First reported Oct 3, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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