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Rumours of pneumonic plague circulate in Irkutsk
Original: лёгочная чума иркутск
Reports and rumours about a possible case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk are spreading across Russian social media, prompting concern among residents. Local authorities have faced questions about the situation, while commentators compare the buzz to a wave of alarms. No confirmed outbreak details have been widely reported, and people are awaiting official clarification from health authorities.
Why now: Fear of a dangerous disease outbreak combined with a lack of clear official information is driving speculation.
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- По одной из версий, погибшая от чумы в Шелехове работала лаборанткой и разбила пробирку с возбудителем инфекции · Люди Байкала
- Десять казней российских. Соцсети обсуждают слухи о чуме в Иркутске · Радио Свобода
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