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Video. Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?

Updated: 06/10/2026 - 10:45 GMT+2

Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.

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