NewzA 28-year-old researcher has died in a Siberian laboratory following a respiratory illness, prompting an investigation into a potential plague exposure. The scientist had been working with bacteria associated with the plague at the time of her illness.
In response to the death, health authorities have placed approximately 200 individuals under medical observation to monitor for potential transmission. The incident has raised international questions regarding laboratory safety protocols and the risk of a broader outbreak.
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