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Plague fears in Russia after lab researcher's death
Original: Plague outbreak in Russia? 200 people quarantined after a lab researcher’s death. What we know
Russian health authorities have quarantined around 200 people following the death of a lab researcher from suspected plague. Reports say the researcher worked with the bacterium before falling ill, prompting precautionary isolation of contacts and testing to determine whether the infection spreads further. Health officials have so far reported no confirmed cases of human-to-human transmission, while the story is drawing wide international attention given the disease's historical reputation.
Why now: News of a possible plague death and mass quarantine is alarming and raises fears of a rare outbreak.
Evidence
- Plague outbreak in Russia? 200 people quarantined after a lab researcher’s death. What we know · Deccan Herald
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