Russian authorities said they had completed precautionary measures following the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East after nearly 5,000 laboratory tests found no dangerous pathogens.

The 28-year-old employee had been diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and had been vaccinated against the dangerous infections she handled, Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev said, citing the results of an investigation. No accidents involving pathogenic microorganisms were found at the institute and required safety procedures had been followed, he said.

On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with:
Dr. Peter Hotez, Baylor College of Medicine, School of Tropical Medicine Dean on the dangers of pneumonic plagues.
Jesse Cole, Owner of the Banana Ball Championship League on the inaugural Banana Bowl, and how "Banana Ball" is changing the sports entertainment landscape.
Fashion Designer Francis Pierre Laborne on his viral hand-made handbags.

Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers.

For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/vid

Russian authorities said they had completed precautionary measures following the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East after nearly 5,000 laboratory tests found no dangerous pathogens.
The 28-year-old employee had been diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and had been vaccinated against the dangerous infections she handled, Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev said, citing the results of an investigation. No accidents involving pathogenic microorganisms were found at the institute and required safety procedures had been followed, he said.
On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Peter Hotez, Baylor College of Medicine, School of Tropical Medicine Dean on the dangers of pneumonic plagues.</li>
<li>Jesse Cole, Owner of the Banana Ball Championship League on the inaugural Banana Bowl, and how "Banana Ball" is changing the sports entertainment landscape.</li>
<li>Fashion Designer Francis Pierre Laborne on his viral hand-made handbags. Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/vid</li>
</ul>

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Catch up. Look ahead. Enjoy your weekend.   
Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture.   
David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons.   
Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world.

Catch up. Look ahead. Enjoy your weekend.&nbsp; &nbsp; Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture.&nbsp; &nbsp; David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons.&nbsp; &nbsp; Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world.

Dangers of Pneumonic Plagues; Banana Ball

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