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Russia denies plague measures after lab worker death

Russia has denied imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician died at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk. Authorities said the death is still under investigation. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for transparency, and the WHO is monitoring the situation.

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Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death

Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.

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Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia death

The death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk is still being looked into, the authorities said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Russia to be transparent about its findings.

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