Suspected pneumonic plague in Siberia: What we know about the disease
A worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, and nearly 200 of her contacts are under medical observation.
According to DW, a worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, and nearly 200 of her contacts are under medical observation.
Russian authorities deny a link to the bacterial infection. The US is monitoring the situation.
This health story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Siberia and Russian.
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- United States · Americas
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- Siberia, Russian
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- Health
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