China tightens border security after suspected plague death in Russia
A 28-year-old lab worker died at a Siberian anti-plague institute, prompting China to step up checks. Russia has not fully explained the death, and critics say questions remain.
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What happened
China is stepping up border security to guard against possible spread of plague after the death of Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old laboratory worker at an anti-plague institute in Siberia. Public health expert Devi Sridhar said Russia's silence about the death worries her. Commentary in The Moscow Times says the death still raises questions about what happened and what Moscow is disclosing.
Why it matters
Sridhar argues that pandemic preparedness fails when information about threats is withheld. The possible spread of plague is the stated reason China is tightening its borders.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 6:48 AM ET: China increased its border security to prevent the potential spread of the Russian plague.
- Oct 12, 10:12 AM ET: Public health expert Devi Sridhar said Russia's silence over the lab worker's death is worrying.
- Oct 13, 7:55 AM ET: Commentary said the death of Darya Shipilova continues to raise questions about what happened and what Moscow is disclosing.
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