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Russia reports pneumonia case at anti-plague institute
Original: Employee of an anti-plague institute has been diagnosed with 'pneumonia' in Russia
An employee of a Russian anti-plague research institute has been diagnosed with pneumonia, ABC News reports. The case is drawing attention because anti-plague institutes in Russia handle dangerous pathogens, raising questions about whether the illness could be linked to a laboratory infection. Authorities have so far characterised it only as pneumonia, and Russian officials have not confirmed any connection to plague or other pathogens handled at the facility.
Why now: Any illness among staff at a facility that studies dangerous pathogens raises fears of a possible lab leak.
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- Employee of an anti-plague institute has been diagnosed with 'pneumonia' in Russia · ABC News · 411.1K
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