The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia
The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab.
NPR reports that 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.
This science story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include World Health Organization and Russian.
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