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Media report: death of researcher at Russian anti-plague institute; facility quarantine and investigation reported
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:02:17 GMT · Confidence: MEDIUM
Summary
Multiple media outlets report the death of a researcher linked to a Russian anti-plague laboratory and a subsequent quarantine of at least part of the facility; reporting describes fears about a possible plague exposure but contains conflicting claims and no clear public-health confirmation.
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