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Lab worker dies of plague in Russia's Irkutsk region
Original: plague
A laboratory worker in Russia's Irkutsk region has died from plague, prompting health authorities to place nearly 200 people under observation. The case, reported by The Moscow Times, is drawing widespread attention and searches as officials work to trace contacts and contain any potential spread of the disease.
Why now: A rare plague death, with nearly 200 people under observation, is raising public health concerns
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Evidence
- Worker at Russian plague lab dies of ‘unknown’ infection · CNN
- Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker · Euronews.com
- Nearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague · The Moscow Times
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