Russia Plague Virus: Scientist’s Mother Rejects Lab Accident Theory Says ‘They Let Her Die’ | N18G

The mother of Russian scientist Daria Shipilova, 28, who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia, disputes reports that a broken test tube in a plague research laboratory may have caused her daughter's infection. Shipilova died in hospital on October 2. Russian authorities attribute the death to pneumonia of unknown cause. Reports of a possible plague infection and a laboratory accident remain unconfirmed. Reuters reported that tests among her contacts detected no plague cases, and the World Health Organization has asked Russia for more information. The report covers the mother's claims that officials failed to save her daughter, the official explanation, the reported laboratory accident and the public-health precautions taken after the death.

• Daria Shipilova, 28, died in hospital on October 2 after falling ill
• Russian authorities cite pneumonia of unknown cause
• Her mother rejects the broken test tube lab accident theory
• The WHO has asked Russia for more information; plague link remains unconfirmed

THEY SIMPLY LET MY DAUGHTER DIE.’ The mother of Russian scientist Daria Shipilova has challenged reports surrounding her daughter’s mysterious death, rejecting claims that a broken test tube at a plague research laboratory may have led to an infection. Shipilova, 28, worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia. She fell ill and died in hospital on October 2. Russian authorities have attributed her death to pneumonia of unknown cause, while reports of a possible plague infection and a laboratory accident remain unconfirmed. Reuters has reported that authorities said tests among her contacts detected no plague cases. The World Health Organization has called for more information from Russia to clarify the conflicting accounts. Her mother, Svetlana Shipilova, has questioned the test-tube theory and accused officials of failing to save her daughter. Her allegations have intensified scrutiny of the case and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the scientist’s final days. In this report, we examine the mother’s claims, the official explanation, the reported laboratory accident and the public-health precautions taken after Shipilova’s death. What is known, what remains unverified, and why is the WHO seeking further clarity? Watch CNN-News18 for the latest updates on the Russia plague scare and the investigation into Daria Shipilova’s death. #Russia #DariaShipilova #PlagueScare #BreakingNews #worldnews n18oc_live n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube