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Plague scare in Russia after lab worker's death
Original: plague
A worker at a plague research lab in Irkutsk, Siberia, has died from an infection, prompting Russian authorities to place nearly 200 people under observation. Reports describe panic in the region as officials probe whether the lab worker died of plague. The White House is reportedly monitoring a suspected plague outbreak in Russia, and international media are following the story closely.
Why now: Fears of a possible plague outbreak linked to a Russian lab death have drawn international attention and official monitoring.
RussiaIrkutskThe White HouseMoscow
Evidence
- Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: Reports · CNBC
- Nearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague · The Moscow Times
- Scoop: White House monitors suspected plague outbreak in Russia · Axios
- Worker at Russian plague lab dies of ‘unknown’ infection · CNN
- Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker · Euronews.com
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