Siberian Lab Worker Dies of Suspected Pneumonic Plague

Siberian Lab Worker Dies of Suspected Pneumonic Plague

A 28-year-old researcher at a Siberian anti-plague institute died after reportedly breaking a test tube containing live plague bacteria, prompting Russian authorities to place nearly 200 contacts under medical observation. Officials insist the situation is under control and have not confirmed pneumonic plague as the cause of death.

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