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Russia says plague researcher's death poses no epidemic risk
Original: Russia says plague institute worker's death does not risk an epidemic
Russian officials say the death of a worker at a plague research institute does not risk sparking an epidemic. The announcement, reported by Reuters, comes as authorities seek to reassure the public after a lab-related fatality. Officials maintain there is no evidence the disease has spread beyond the individual case, though attention is focused on safety procedures at the institute.
Why now: Deaths linked to plague research facilities raise fears of a potential outbreak, prompting official reassurances.
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