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Russian lab worker's death prompts plague fears, but outbreak remains unconfirmed

Russian authorities report no plague cases among the worker's contacts, while international health officials seek clearer evidence about her death and assess the risk of spread.

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  1. 1Daria Chipilova Dies in Siberia as Russia Denies Plague Infection
  2. 2Russian lab worker's death prompts plague fears, but outbreak remains unconfirmed

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Lab worker admitted to hospital after exposure at Irkutsk facility

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Reports emerge of government cover-up and public panic

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Russian authorities confirm quarantine, call illness pneumonia of unknown origin

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White House begins monitoring suspected plague outbreak in Russia

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Lab worker dies of unknown infection in Irkutsk

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Quarantine expanded to 200 as probe into cause continues

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Technician likely exposed to plague after broken test tube

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US government confirms it is monitoring the situation

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Russian officials deny plague infection after technician dies

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CBC reviews what is known and unconfirmed

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WHO assesses general public risk as low

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Trump offers U.S. assistance to Russia

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WHO seeks laboratory results and contact tracing details

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