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Putin’s Goons Scramble to Cover Up Freak Biolab Accident
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A 28-year-old lab technician in Shelekhov, Siberia, died from suspected pneumonic plague after allegedly breaking a vial containing the pathogen, sparking a local health crisis.
- The hospital where she was treated was quarantined along with 200 contacts, and Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) became involved in managing the situation.
- Kremlin-controlled media and local authorities swiftly deleted reports and warnings about the incident, indicating a concerted effort to suppress information.
- Despite the cover-up, authorities postponed public events in the Irkutsk region due to the "unfavorable epidemiological situation," highlighting ongoing concerns about contagion.
- The incident adds to domestic challenges for Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, raising questions about transparency and public safety management.
