Published Oct 5, 2026, 1:58 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

How pneumonic plague spreads, and how it is and isn't like COVID

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How pneumonic plague spreads, and how it is and isn't like COVID

A suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia rattled health officials, the White House and social media over the weekend, stoking fears about what might happen if the disease spreads around the world.