Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies
A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died under undisclosed circumstances, leading to a quarantine of dozens of people. Russian health authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant biosafety and public health concerns regarding the handling of dangerous pathogens in research facilities.
MOSCOW, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed…
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