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Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled
Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Fact check: Misleading claims spark plague fears in Russia
What happened
The death of a lab worker at a plague research institute in Russia has sparked claims about a lab accident, hundreds of infections and international spread.
Some of these viral narratives are misleading.
Key facts
- Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:07:00 UTC.
Why it matters
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Sources
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