Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears

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Published 6 Oct 2026, 8:29 pm·1 d ago·1 min read

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A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

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