Hospital quarantined as Russian researcher dies of suspected 'plague' | 9 News Australia

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Washington DC and Canberra are both keeping a close eye on what's suspected to be an accidental plague outbreak in Siberia. Russia is throwing cold water on concerns, despite dozens being quarantined, claiming the deceased lab worker was killed by a bout of pneumonia. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

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