Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

What happened: About 200 people were quarantined in Siberia after a 28-year-old worker at the Irkutsk Anti-plague Research Institute died from suspected pneumonic plague. Russian authorities later said they found no evidence her illness came from the pathogens she worked with. Key numbers: Worker was 28. She fell ill September 30 and died two days later. Why it matters: Officials said the situation was under control and all known contacts were identified and placed under medical supervision. Rospotrebnadzor head Anna Popova flew to Irkutsk to meet regional officials.

About 200 people were quarantined in Siberia after a 28-year-old worker at the Irkutsk Anti-plague Research Institute died from suspected pneumonic plague. Russian authorities later said they found no evidence her illness came from the pathogens she worked with.

Officials said the situation was under control and all known contacts were identified and placed under medical supervision. Rospotrebnadzor head Anna Popova flew to Irkutsk to meet regional officials.