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What is pneumonic plague, and how will we know if it’s spreading in Russia?
washingtonpost.com • • world
Key Points:
- A 28-year-old lab technician at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute in Russia died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin.
- The institute, established in the 1930s, focuses on plague and other highly dangerous diseases.
- There are reports suggesting the death may be linked to pneumonic plague, raising concerns among health officials.
- U.S. officials are closely monitoring the situation due to the potential public health implications.
