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The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia

NPR News·October 7, 2026·1 min read

The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab. Russia says the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin. The WHO is seeking additional details about the incident, which has raised concerns given the lab's specialized work with plague pathogens.

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