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Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

The Hill·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

The death of a Russian lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East has set off alarms abroad and at home, as observers note resemblances to conditions some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. The worker died shortly after being hospitalized, according to reports.

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