Woman Dies of Plague in Remote Siberian Area, Dozens Quarantined

A woman has died of plague in a remote part of Siberia, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens of people who had been in contact with her.

The quarantine measures followed the fatal infection. Those affected were identified as contacts of the woman, though no further details about their exposure were provided.

The brief account did not specify where in Siberia the death occurred or when the woman became ill. Her identity was not disclosed.

No information was provided about the source of the infection or whether any of those placed under quarantine had developed symptoms.