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Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tim Lister, Svitlana Vlasova, Lex Harvey, and Anna Chernova , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 4, 2026
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Key points The situation in the surrounding area is reported to be stable. A laboratory worker's death has occurred after a suspected infection was released in an accident.
A laboratory worker's death has occurred after a suspected infection was released in an accident. Details of the incident are sparse, but it is known that the worker died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin.
The incident is being responded to by authorities, with special measures carried out. The situation in the surrounding area is reported to be stable.
Further information about the incident, including what was released, is unclear and available from the source.
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Published: October 4, 2026 ·
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