Russian Mother Questions Daughter’s Death in Lab Incident
Mother of Russian lab technician questions cause of death amid lab incident and media speculation.
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Reports of a lab technician dying from a pneumonic plague incident have sparked controversy, with her mother expressing doubts about the official narrative. Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Anti-Plague Institute Research Lab in Siberia, died under mysterious circumstances, leading to widespread speculation and media frenzy.
Media Speculation and Family Doubts
While some media outlets reported that Shipilova broke a test tube containing a strain of the pneumonic plague, her mother and colleagues have cast doubt on these claims. Svetlana Shipilova, Darya’s 64-year-old mother, has been quarantined at an Irkutsk hospital, where she is being tested daily. She expressed concerns about the official narrative, stating, ‘They’re checking for something, looking for something. Maybe they’re afraid of some other infection, so we don’t catch COVID.’
Family and Friends Reject Test Tube Breakage Theory
Shipilova’s mother and friends denied the claim that she broke a vial containing a lethal virus, stating that the test tubes used in the lab are unbreakable. ‘Not all doctors even realize that a test tube is unbreakable. Even if you throw it against a wall. Only an amateur could say that,’ Svetlana said. Her friends also expressed disbelief at the idea that she could have broken the test tube, suggesting that the narrative was a smear without proper investigation.
Investigation Ongoing, No Official Cause of Death
As of the latest report, Shipilova’s mother has not received an official death certificate, and her burial has not yet occurred. ‘Who’s going to bury her if we’re sitting here in prison?’ she asked. The investigation into her death is ongoing, with no official results yet. A Russian clinician suggested that either Shipilova had the plague but it was contained, or authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation to prevent panic.
Quarantine and Testing of Lab Staff
Staff at the Siberian laboratory have been tested for three days and found to be healthy, with many released from quarantine to return to work. ‘That doesn’t happen here. But even if she did, there’s an isolation room, isolated clothing,’ an anonymous colleague told the outlet. The clinician also noted that it may take up to ten days to confirm the pathogen through laboratory testing.
Source: Daily Caller
