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Russia plague outbreak: What is pneumonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis? White House monitors situation

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Russia plague outbreak (REUTERS)

A suspected plague case in Russia has drawn attention after a 28-year-old laboratory worker died following a reported incident involving a live bacterium. Nearly 200 people who came into contact with her have been placed under medical observation. Russia plague outbreak (REUTERS) The White House is also monitoring the situation, Axios reportedalthough Russian health authorities … Read more

How Europe’s Black Death laid the foundation for the Renaissance | World News

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How Europe's Black Death laid the foundation for the Renaissance | World News

PC: Encyclopedia of World History The Black Death that occurred in Europe between 1347 and 1352 was a catastrophic population shrinkage that caused huge changes in the European demographic structure due to death; the plague killed nearly half of Europe’s population at the time and was also a major force in helping to create the … Read more