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Lab worker's death sparks plague fears in Siberia
Original: Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker
A laboratory worker has died in Russia, prompting fears that plague may have returned to Siberia and triggering public alarm across the country. Reports of the death have raised questions about how the worker may have been exposed and whether there is any risk of the disease spreading beyond the laboratory. Russian authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death, and health officials are awaiting further details.
Why now: News of a lab worker's death with suspected links to plague has raised fears of a potential outbreak.
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