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Death Linked to Plague in Siberia Raises Concerns Despite Russian Authorities’ Denial

The death of a researcher in Siberia attributed to the plague has revived fears of a possible epidemic in Russia. However, Russian authorities deny this possibility, according to France 24.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
October 7, 2026  ·  1 min read
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The death of a researcher in Siberia, attributed to the plague, has raised concerns about a possible outbreak in Russia, reports France 24 on Tuesday, October 6.

Despite these concerns, Russian authorities have denied any risk of an epidemic linked to this death.

Sources

  • France 24 (EN) — Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia? (2026-10-06)

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