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Plague Outbreak in Russia Raises Concerns

Updated 2026-10-06 12:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A plague quarantine has been implemented in Siberia following a lab death. The incident is causing concern due to the region's history with the disease.

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Al Jazeera
Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.
2026-10-06 11:40 UTC
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