11 days ago · Russia
Russian lab worker reportedly died of pneumonic plague. Here's what we know
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- First reported by Snopes
Russian lab worker reportedly died of pneumonic plague. Here's what we know
- Picked up by CBS News
What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death
- Picked up by CBS News
What to know about plague amid reports of worker death at Russian lab
- New development reported by CBS News
Marco Rubio calls for Russian transparency over plague lab worker's death
- Picked up by CBS News
Marco Rubio calls on Russian transparency over plague lab worker's death
- New development reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Trump says will speak to Putin on plague, after death of Russian lab tech
- Picked up by South China Morning Post Asia
US, WHO press Moscow over plague after death of Russian lab tech
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