Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague as 200 enter medical observation

nbcnews.com·By Jennifer Jett and Janis Mackey Frayer·2026-10-05T13:33:53.595Z
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A lab worker in Russia has died from a mysterious pneumonia, prompting a local quarantine and international concern. U.S. officials and health experts are calling for more transparency from Russian authorities, while Russian officials say the situation is under control and no dangerous pathogens were found. The story raises worries about lab safety and the potential for disease outbreaks, but no evidence of a wider threat has been confirmed.

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