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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 researches plague has died, prompting authorities to impose what officials describe as 'anti-epidemic measures'. The case has drawn international attention, with major outlets reporting on the incident and questions raised about biosafety and the potential risk of pathogen exposure at the facility. Details about the worker's identity, the cause of death and the exact nature of the containment measures have not been made public.

Why now: A death linked to a plague research lab raises fears of a possible pathogen leak, making biosafety a sudden global concern.

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