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European Jewish News · Oct 5, 2026

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Russia: Dozens of people have been quarantined in Siberia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute died from a mysterious illness, amid unconfirmed reports she may have contracted pneumonic plague. Russian health authorities say she died from pneumonia of unknown origin and that tests have so far found no evidence of plague. Several hospitals have reportedly been placed under quarantine, while contacts are being monitored. President Donald Trump said the suspected outbreak was a “big problem for Russia”, describing plague as a “rough disease” and saying the US was monitoring the situation closely and would offer assistance. Join EJN:

Russia: Dozens of people have been quarantined in Siberia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute died from a mysterious illness, amid unconfirmed reports she may have contracted pneumonic plague. Russian health authorities say she died from pneumonia of unknown origin and that tests have so far found no evidence of plague. Several hospitals have reportedly been placed under quarantine, while contacts are being monitored. President Donald Trump said the suspected outbreak was a “big problem for Russia”, describing plague as a “rough disease” and saying the US was monitoring the situation closely and would offer assistance. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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