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China, Russia collaborate after Irkutsk lab worker dies of pneumonia

short by / on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
A lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia of unknown cause. Nearly 200 contacts are under medical watch. Testing found no microorganisms linked to her work. China and Russia are coordinating on infectious disease prevention. The WHO says international spread risk is "very low." US-Russia talks on the situation are expected soon.
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