Plague outbreak reported in Russia amid alleged cover-up claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 17:07 · Archive

A plague outbreak in Russia has killed one person and forced about 189 into quarantine, with allegations that the government is concealing it.

A plague outbreak has been reported in Russia, resulting in one death and approximately 189 people being placed in quarantine. According to reports, a young scientist died in Siberia in connection with the outbreak.

The outbreak has triggered accusations that Vladimir Putin's regime is attempting to conceal the extent of the infection. No official response from the Russian government has been reported in the available accounts.

How it is being reported

• Putin regime accused of plague cover-up after scientist dies in SiberiaNew York Post · 3 Oct, 16:59
• Putin regime accused of covering up outbreak of ‘plague’ with one dead and 189 in isolationMetro · 3 Oct, 13:55

In this story: Vladimir Putin · Russia · Siberia

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