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US watching closely after plague researcher dies in Russia
The United States is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research center in Siberia. President Donald Trump stated that American authorities are looking into the case very strongly, although initial discussions have not yet taken place with the Kremlin. The incident has drawn international attention concerning biosecurity and safety protocols at high-containment Russian facilities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington is maintaining a close watch on developments as more information emerges regarding the circumstances of the technician's death.