The world is holding its breath over a potential pneumonic plague outbreak. Darya Shipilova, 28, was reportedly hospitalized on September 29 and died of pneumonia on October 2 at a Russian hospital in Shelekhov.

• Russian authorities insist there is no reason to be alarmed, but the world is concerned because Shipilova worked at the Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia.

While playing down the event in its official channels, Russian authorities have imposed strict quarantines and other anti-epidemic measures in Siberia, such as hospital closures and mask requirements.

• At least 200 people were reportedly put under medical observation within the first few days of the incident. Russia continues to deny having imposed the quarantine measures.

The concern is over what we don’t know. Six years after the coronavirus lab leak in Wuhan, the Chinese government is still suppressing the evidence. There are reasons to be concerned that the Russian government is being less than forthcoming.

Worse to come: In “Coronavirus and Other Modern Plagues in Prophecy,” Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry warned:

Jesus Christ Himself said pandemics of pestilence would happen before His return: “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be … pestilences … in divers places” (Matthew 24:7; see also Mark 13:8 and Luke 21:11). Pestilence in this context means disease outbreaks on a massive scale.

These are not dusty old prophecies. They are mostly for our time today! They are dramatic, dire prophecies whose fulfillment lies directly before us! Multiple millions of people are prophesied to perish from sickness and disease!

It’s too early to tell the broader implications of recent events in Russia. But prophecy is certain: As long as our world ignores God’s law and His prophecies, plagues will increase until millions die. That’s the plain truth right from the pages of your Bible, as Mr. Flurry’s article explains.