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Russia places nearly 200 people under medical observation over plague

Local media said the monitoring is centered in Russia’s Irkutsk region after a researcher’s death from plague.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

Nearly 200 people in Russia’s Irkutsk region are under medical observation after a researcher died from plague, local media reports, according to CNBC Markets and CNBC World.

The reported suspected exposure has prompted medical monitoring of the group, as local authorities assess potential cases in the region.

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CNBC MarketsRussia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: reports
CNBC WorldRussia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: reports

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