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Explainer: Pneumonic Plague and Russia’s Monitoring of 200 People

Explainer: Pneumonic Plague and Russia’s Monitoring of 200 People

The article explains pneumonic plague and notes that around 200 people are under observation in Russia amid a related scare. It outlines the infection’s severity and how it spreads through the lungs.

Original headline

What is Pneumonic Plague? 200 people under watch as Russia scare puts spotlight on deadly lung infection