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capital city of Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, in eastern Russia
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A 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague lab worker dies of severe pneumonia; nearly 200 contacts are watched and institute staff sleep on floors as Rubio keeps a close eye.
A 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague institute worker died after severe pneumonia; Russia reports no lab pathogen link while nearly 200 contacts are watched and the White House assesses developments.
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Information Blackouts Mount Amid Rumors Of Lab-Leaked Plague, Russian Media Outlet Reports
As rumors of a lab-leaked plague in Siberia continue to spread, an independent Russian magazine reported significant information blackouts — removed social media posts, public service announcements and news articles concerning information about the plague allegations.
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