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

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM · 1 min read

Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know — WFLA Statewide, Marco Island Technology news — Image: WFLA Statewide

The death of a 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.

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