Russia reports worker at Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
Pneumonic plague is highly infectious and can be fatal if not treated early.
The Hindu reports: Pneumonic plague is highly infectious and can be fatal if not treated early.
This health story centres on Russia.
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- Siberian
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