Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Fails Biosecurity Audits for Decade After Employee Death

The Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, where employee Darya Shipilova died in October from pneumonia of unknown origin, has been cited for biosecurity violations for over a decade, including missing emergency response plans and inadequate disinfection capabilities. The WSJ report suggests systemic failures, raising concerns about potential pathogen exposure or containment lapses. The cause of death remains unconfirmed, and the full extent of the violations is still emerging.

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