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Death of researcher at Russian plague laboratory ‘particularly concerning’: Birx

Death of researcher at Russian plague laboratory ‘particularly concerning’: Birx

Summary

Dr. Deborah Birx, who led the U.S. COVID-19 response, said the death of a scientist at a Russian laboratory that studies pneumonic plague is worrying. She noted that the White House, State Department, and CDC are paying close attention to the situation.

Key Facts

  • A researcher died at a Russian lab that studies the pneumonic plague.
  • Dr. Deborah Birx, former U.S. COVID-19 response coordinator, commented on the death.
  • She called the situation “particularly concerning.”
  • The White House is aware of the researcher’s death.
  • The U.S. State Department and CDC are also closely monitoring the case.
  • Pneumonic plague is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria.
  • The article does not provide details on the cause of the researcher’s death.
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