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A Week Later, Russia Hasn't Said What Pathogen Killed Researcher
Experts told the Times that modern pathogen testing should have identified the cause by now, raising questions about the delay in Russia's disclosure.
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- The New York TimesA Week Later, Russia Hasn’t Said What Pathogen Killed Plague Researcher
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe New York Times reports Russia still hasn't said what pathogen killed a plague researcher, a full week after the death.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorExperts told the Times that with modern testing, the authorities should know the answer by now.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA week is long enough for a lab to name it. Silence leaves people guessing.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Times editor's angle is plain: Russia remains silent on what killed the researcher.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhy does it matter? Because when a disease expert dies, people deserve to know what it was.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistClear answers help families, colleagues and health officials. Nobody has offered one yet.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWe have no cause of death and no explanation for the delay. We won't guess.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRight. We'll stick to what's confirmed, and so far that is very little.
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