Russia says one of its workers at a plague research lab died last week of pneumonia of unknown origin, sparking worldwide concern. Leigh Kiniry has more.
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Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death
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06.10.2026
Mystery death at Russian plague lab triggers sweeping precautions as US watches closely
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05.10.2026
Russian report says Siberian plague institute worker fell ill, died of unknown cause
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05.10.2026
Pneumonic Plague Symptoms Explained After Russian Scientist's Death
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05.10.2026
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague as 200 enter medical observation
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05.10.2026
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
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05.10.2026
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