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Second death reported after lab plague accident in Russia
Original: Second person dies after lab worker 'breaks test tube of plague' in Russia
A second person has died following an incident in Russia in which a laboratory worker reportedly broke a test tube containing plague bacteria. The first death and the lab breach raised alarms about containment procedures, and news of the second fatality has intensified concern about possible exposure and the safety standards at the facility involved.
Why now: The death toll rising after an accidental release of plague bacteria is alarming and raises fears of a wider outbreak.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 19 h ago to 13 h ago.
Evidence
- Second person dies after lab worker 'breaks test tube of plague' in Russia · LBC and LBC World News · 383.2K
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