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The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist

There are conflicting reports about what caused the death of a lab technician in a Russian plague research institute. Here’s what you need to know.

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Russia downplays reported plague death at lab

Russia has sought to downplay reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, even as US President Donald Trump said Washington was closely monitoring the situation and offered help.

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