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WHO Questions Russia on Plague Lab Deaths

Updated 2026-10-07 12:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The World Health Organization is investigating reports of unexplained deaths at a Siberian plague research institute and has requested more information from Russia. The incident raises concerns about biosecurity and transparency.

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The Hill
The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute — and a potential second incident. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement Tuesday that the agency has asked Russian autho
2026-10-07 12:33 UTC
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