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Death of lab worker sparks plague fears in Siberia
Original: Has # plague returned to Siberia? Panic in # Russia after # death of # lab worker Female staff at anti-plague institute
A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia's Irkutsk region has died, prompting alarm among residents over rumours of a possible plague outbreak. Reports of the death have spread widely online, with people in Siberia questioning whether plague has returned to the region. Health authorities have not confirmed any outbreak, and the cause of the worker's death remains the subject of speculation and concern.
Why now: The unexplained death of an anti-plague institute worker has fuelled fears of a plague outbreak in Russia.
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