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Russian lab incident masks hidden ancient viruses
A Russian laboratory technician's death in Siberia has sparked concerns over potential health risks, amid unconfirmed reports suggesting she may have been infected with pneumonic plague. The case raises alarms about the possibility of an ancient disease preserved in permanently frozen soil, especially as rising temperatures and climate change could expose dormant pathogenic remnants, posing new health threats. Russian authorities denied the existence of an epidemic danger and have requested additional information from the World Health Organization to assess the situation. Meanwhile, questions remain regarding the severity of potential old diseases that could spread due to the melting of permafrost.
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