Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

# Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: Reports Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/suspected-plague-cases-reported-in-russias-irkutsk-region.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*