Could suspected Russian plague case lead to an outbreak?
A 28-year-old Russian lab worker’s mysterious death from suspected pneumonic plague has led to global alarm. The World Health Organization has urged more transparency from Moscow, while the US is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation. But experts are warning against panic, saying the chances of an outbreak are slim
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- roshneesh kmaneck
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- Thursday, 8 October 2026, 3:20 pm IST
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