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

Published October 7, 2026 5:53 pm • Updated October 7, 2026 5:53 pm •

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 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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