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U.S., WHO press Russia after lab worker's death amid unconfirmed plague reports

A Russian laboratory worker died after contracting severe pneumonia, and international health officials are pressing Moscow for more information after local reports suggested a possible plague link.

Published Oct 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

About one week after Russian media reported a possible plague case linked to the death of a laboratory worker, U.S. officials are seeking more information from Russia.