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Second death reported in Siberia as Russia denies plague outbreak
A second death has been reported in Siberia amid suspicions of a plague outbreak, but Russian authorities deny that the disease is present in the region. The discrepancy between the reported fatalities and official denials is drawing attention, with concerns about transparency reminiscent of earlier disease outbreaks whose handling drew criticism.
Why now: Reports of deaths from a suspected plague come as officials deny an outbreak, raising fears of a cover-up and public health risk.
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