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Plague Outbreak in Russia Sparks Concerns
A death at a Russian laboratory has raised concerns about potential plague outbreaks, drawing comparisons to the conditions that may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident has sparked global health worries.
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The Hill
The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged last week that a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of S
2026-10-07 00:10 UTC