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Russia plague lab incident raises pandemic fears
Original: Could Russia's deadly plague lab incident spark another pandemic? | DW News
Reports of a deadly incident at a Russian laboratory handling plague pathogens have prompted questions about whether a dangerous pathogen could escape containment. The story is drawing comparisons to past lab leaks and renewed debate over biosafety standards at high-security research facilities, with observers warning that lapses at such labs could contribute to a new outbreak or pandemic.
Why now: People are worried a lab accident involving plague pathogens could trigger a new outbreak or pandemic.
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