Island Media · Oct 8, 2026
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*Health Watch: Staten Island Doctor Weighs In on Russian Lab Death* The unexplained death of a Russian laboratory worker prompted speculation about pneumonic plague, but the cause was not confirmed. Authorities reported pneumonia of unknown origin, quarantined a hospital and monitored the worker’s contacts. Dr. Tucker Woods of Staten Island University Hospital said the available information did not indicate a threat to Staten Island residents or evidence of sustained person-to-person spread. He explained that pneumonic plague is a serious bacterial infection, but prompt antibiotics and public health measures can help control it. Reports suggesting the worker had plague remained unconfirmed. *_Join the Island Media WhatsApp Status_* https://wa.me/19297271071?text=Subscribe *_Join the Island News and Updates group_* https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi5MGP3Nx1qJUoVkKmYW5j
