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What is pneumonic plague, and should you be worried?

WHO is seeking more information after reports of a laboratory worker’s death in Russia raised concerns about a possible pneumonic plague infection. Here is what is known about the disease, how it spreads and the current risk to the public.

What is pneumonic plague, and should you be worried?

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