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

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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.

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  • Reported by NPR Health and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:53:47 UTC.

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