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Putin regime accused of covering up black plague death in Russia
Original: Putin regime accused of Russian black plague cover-up after scientist dies amid possible spread
Reports and commentary accuse the Russian government of concealing a case of bubonic plague after a scientist working with the pathogen died, with concerns that the disease may have spread beyond the laboratory. Critics say the authorities have withheld information about the incident, reviving memories of Soviet-era epidemics that were kept secret. The claims have fueled alarm online about a possible outbreak and distrust of official health announcements.
Why now: Claims of a government cover-up of a deadly plague case have triggered alarm and distrust of Russian official statements.
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- Putin regime accused of Russian black plague cover-up after scientist dies amid possible spread · New York Post
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