A lab worker dies in Russia – level 1

A lab worker dies in Russia

12-10-2026 07:00

A lab worker in Siberia dies. People are scared that it is the plague.

Russian leaders say that they are not sure. They do not know why the worker dies. They tell people to stay calm. Some people in the city believe the news. Others worry because it happens in a lab. Many people remember the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts say that the plague happens every year in places like Africa. People should not panic. Leaders and the EU want to know what really happens. Experts say that if no other people get sick soon, everything will be fine and safe.

Difficult words: lab (a room where scientists do tests and experiments), plague (a serious infection which kills many people), panic (a strong feeling when you worry very much).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What do experts say must happen for everything to be fine and safe?

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