Medical experts on plague risks after reported death of lab worker in Russia

Source: www.cbsnews.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Left · Published: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:12:00 GMT

A scientist in Siberia died after possible exposure to the plague bacteria during a lab accident, according to Russian media. Russian officials downplayed the reports, saying she died of a "pneumonia of unknown origin." Health experts spoke with CBS News to discuss the risks posed to the public and what people should know about the reports.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

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Left: CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threat — www.axios.com
Center: Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know — thehill.com
Center: Rubio calls on Russia to disclose more about potential plague case — www.washingtonpost.com
Center: US reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over 'suspected pneumonic plague' — thehill.com
Center-Right: Trump Says He Has a Call Scheduled ‘for Very Soon’ With Putin Over Russian Plague Fears — www.mediaite.com
Right: ‘Concerning!’ Rand Paul Sounds Alarm Over Russian Plague, Questions if It’s ‘Weaponized’ — www.mediaite.com
Right: Trump says Putin call coming ‘very soon’ as US tracks suspected plague death in Russia — www.foxnews.com
Right: Russian researcher's mystery death could be ‘far worse’ than the plague, former senior Trump official warns — www.foxnews.com
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