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Scientist warns of Russian silence over suspected plague death

Original: From last week but important: As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian # plague victim Devi Sr

A suspected plague death of a laboratory worker in Russia is drawing concern, with scientists highlighting the government's silence about the case. Commentators, including scientist Devi Sridhar, argue the lack of transparency underlines a broader problem: pandemic preparedness is worthless if governments withhold information about biological threats. The episode has renewed debate about Russia's handling of dangerous pathogens and global readiness for outbreaks.

Why now: Renewed concern over transparency and pandemic preparedness after reports of a suspected plague death in a Russian lab.

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• From last week but important: As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian # plague victim Devi Sridhar # Russia ’s silence over the death of a lab worker underlines that # pandemic preparedness amounts to nothing if information on threats is withheld… · proseandpassion

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