# Russian Lab Worker Dies After Squirrels

> A Russian lab worker died of pneumonia after reportedly handling plague-infested squirrels.
- Title: Russian Lab Worker Dies After Squirrels · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: A Russian lab worker died of pneumonia after reportedly handling plague-infested squirrels. Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old Russian lab technician, died of…
- Keywords: daria shipilova, ir kutsk anti-plague institute, pneumonic plague, buriatia, mongolia, yersinia pestis, quarantine, ukhsa, entertainment, culture, news, Russian
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/world-news/russian-lab-worker-died-pneumonia-working-plague-infested-squirrels-221932-20261006
- Published: 2026-10-06T22:50:15.73+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daria shipilova, ir kutsk anti-plague institute, pneumonic plague, buriatia, mongolia, yersinia pestis, quarantine, ukhsa, entertainment, culture, news
## Daria Shipilova
Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old Russian lab technician, died of pneumonia after working with plague-infested squirrels in Buryatia.
## Co-workers' Claim
Co-workers say Daria became ill after a trip to Buryatia where she handled plague-infested squirrels.
## Mother's Refutation
Daria’s mother, a doctor, refuted claims she broke a test tube, calling it impossible for someone with proper protection.
## Epidemiologist's View
Epidemiologist Mikhal Favorov called the broken test tube story laughable, stating infection risk is very low for lab workers.
## Mother's Complaint
Daria’s mother accused doctors of failing to save her daughter after she was placed on a ventilator.
## Quarantine Measures
Over 200 people in contact with Daria were quarantined as hospitals and colleges went into lockdown.
## UKHSA Response
UKHSA is investigating reports and seeking information through international health regulations to verify the situation.
## Key takeaway

Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old Russian lab technician, died of pneumonic plague after working with infected squirrels in Buryatia, sparking quarantine and fears of outbreak.