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The mysterious death of a laboratory employee in Russia, who apparently died from pneumonia of unknown origin and may have come into contact with plague pathogens, raises serious questions about the lack of transparency of the Russian authorities, as emphasized by the infectious disease specialist Christoph Steininger. #Pestverdacht #Russland #Lungenpest (translated)

In Siberia, there is a suspicion of plague after a 28-year-old scientist has died, leading to quarantine measures for 200 people and calls for more transparency from Russian authorities and the WHO, while a possible second death related to pneumonia is also being investigated. #Lungenpest #Russland #WHO (translated)

Further information has been requested to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen, as well as media reports about a second employee with pneumonia of unknown origin, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the platform X on Wednesday. #Pestforschung #WHO #Russland (translated)

Christa Pike, who is suffering from pneumonia and cannot move her arms after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee, is showing signs of confusion and anger, according to her lawyers, while simultaneously requesting access to evidence for her upcoming legal battle. #ChristaPike #Hinrichtung #Gesundheitszustand (translated)

Additionally, further information was requested to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen, as well as media reports about a second employee with pneumonia of unknown origin, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported on platform X. #Lungenpest #WHO #Russland (translated)

They have requested further information to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen, as well as media reports about a second employee with pneumonia of unknown origin, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced today on X. #Pestverdacht #WHO #Russland (translated)

HC Strien wrote that he hoped it was indeed the plague, as it is medically manageable and does not spread threateningly nowadays. In the case of "pneumonia of unclear origin," the situation could possibly be different, he added, referring to SARS. https://t.co/oQz5lSZOsL #Gesundheit #Medizin #Pneumonie (translated)

Russia has dismissed rumors of a deadly plague case in Siberia, which is allegedly linked to a laboratory accident, stating that the deceased employee died of an unknown cause of pneumonia, while the epidemiological situation is classified as stable. #Pestforschung #Laborunfall #Russland (translated)

Regina Laska wrote that Darja Schipilowa completed her specialist training in clinical laboratory diagnostics with distinction two years ago and worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. She died after being hospitalized four days following an alleged incident; she passed away on the night of October 2. Laska referred to reports from the portal "Ljudi Baikala," stating that several hospitals, including a children's clinic, had been under quarantine for three weeks. Nearly 200 contacts were being monitored, the aluminum plant in Shelekhov required masks, and Russia's chief epidemiologist had been flown in. Rospotrebnadzor ruled out a laboratory accident and spoke of an unknown cause of pneumonia as well as a stable situation. No pathogens associated with her work were reportedly found in the deceased's body. Laska wrote that the governor of Buryatia initially claimed Schipilowa died of the plague, but later moderated his statement. A city administration advised against trips to Shelekhov and subsequently deleted the post; a television station removed five contributions. Russian exile media reported that Schipilowa told medical staff that a test tube containing plague pathogens had broken on September 25. Laska emphasized that this had not been confirmed; other circulating explanations included a business trip to Buryatia and a trip to Thailand. A Russian epidemiologist living in the U.S. doubted the laboratory accident, as protective clothing is used when working with plague. It is publicly unknown whether and what equipment Schipilowa had worn. Laska wrote that there is no sufficient evidence to describe the case as a possible use of a biological weapon; however, an accident involving a lethal pathogen cannot be ruled out. She questioned whether Schipilowa had received timely treatment or if antibiotics had not worked, noting that time is critical in cases of pneumonic plague. The actions of the authorities reminded her of previous cases where Soviet authorities withheld or misrepresented unpleasant information: the anthrax outbreak in Sverdlovsk in 1979 and the delayed announcement of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Whether the Schipilowa case is comparable to these remains to be seen, she wrote. Laska warned that a potential outbreak should not be obscured by political sympathies or downplaying information. In the event of a possible pneumonic plague outbreak, openness for epidemiological reasons is crucial, she wrote. The public must know why nearly 200 people are being monitored and why several clinics are reportedly under quarantine according to "Ljudi Baikala." #Russland #Epidemie #Gesundheit (translated)

Der legendäre Mode-Designer Bob Mackie, bekannt für seine ikonischen Kreationen, darunter die berühmten Outfits für Cher, ist im Alter von 87 Jahren an einer Lungenentzündung gestorben, was eine Welle des Abschieds und der Erinnerung von zahlreichen prominenten Weggefährten auslöste. #BobMackie #Cher #Modelegende