Marco Rubio calls on Russian transparency over plague lab worker's death

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The real reason the Russia plague case should scare you VoxChecklists, masks and mystery: What we know about the plague scare in Russia

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Rubio calls for more information from Moscow after researcher's suspected plague death PoliticoThe plague may have escaped from a lab in Siberia The EconomistTrump says he plans to speak with Putin about possible pneumonic plague case in Russia NBC NewsExclusive

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Dozens of people in Russia are in quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at a lab that studies plague and other infectious diseases.

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officials are not so sure.

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US Calls for Transparency on Reported Russian Plague Death.

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Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues.

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health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak.

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"Something like that gets out, it could quickly spread so we're watching and monitoring it closely," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

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A: officials are not so sure.

B: Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues.

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A: officials are not so sure.

B: health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak.

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**Summary:** Marco Rubio has called on Russia to provide more information regarding the death of a plague lab worker in Siberia. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights concerns about potential laboratory accidents and the need for increased transparency from Russian authorities. The case raises questions about biosecurity measures and the handling of infectious diseases, potentially