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Russian reassurances fail to calm plague fears in Siberia
Original: Russia's reassurances only fuel anxiety over suspected plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian officials' reassurances are instead heightening public anxiety over a suspected plague outbreak in Siberia, according to Le Monde. Rather than calming fears, the government's messaging has drawn scrutiny, with observers suggesting official denials are being met with skepticism. The episode echoes past criticism of Russia's handling of health emergencies and its reluctance to share detailed information about outbreaks with the public.
Why now: Suspected plague cases and terse official denials are stoking distrust of Russian health authorities
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