Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 21 h ago, last 21 h ago, peak #4
Claims of bubonic plague outbreak in central Russia spread
Original: ๐๏ธ MASSIVE COVERUP: Bubonic Plague breaks out in central Russia ๐ https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=w4K0818L4P0 # Explain
Social media users are sharing a video report claiming that bubonic plague has broken out in central Russia and that authorities there are covering up the outbreak. The claim has circulated under Ukraine-war-related tags, and no independent confirmation of an outbreak or a cover-up has been verified. Officials in Russia have not been reported as commenting on the allegation.
Why now: An unverified claim of a plague outbreak and government cover-up in Russia is circulating amid heightened attention to the war in Ukraine.
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