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Plague Death Investigation in Russia

Updated 2026-10-08 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Russia is winding down precautionary measures after a lab worker died from plague. The incident has raised questions about the nature of the pathogen and the response to it.

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New Scientist
Russia says it is winding down precautionary measures taken after a lab worker at a plague research institute died. But what made officials think these were needed at all?
2026-10-08 17:18 UTC
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