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Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

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Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged last week that a labora…

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