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Worker at Russian plague lab dies; anti-epidemic measures imposed
Original: Worker at Russian plague lab dies; ‘anti-epidemic measures’ imposed
A worker at a Russian laboratory that studies plague has died, and authorities have introduced 'anti-epidemic measures' in response, according to CNN. Officials have not released full details about how the worker was infected or what specific restrictions have been put in place. The news is drawing wide attention given the lab's work with dangerous pathogens and lingering questions about biosafety at disease research facilities.
Why now: Deaths linked to labs handling plague raise fears of a potential outbreak and renew scrutiny of biosafety practices.
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