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Russian Plague Outbreak Sparks Concerns

Updated 2026-10-07 22:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation in Russia's Irkutsk region after suspected exposure to plague. President Trump is planning a call with Russian President Putin regarding the incident.

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Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.
2026-10-07 21:20 UTC
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