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Plague Fears Fuel Online Push for Unproven $300 'Cure' Kits
Key Takeaways
- An employee of Russia's Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute died on October 7, 2026, but Russian authorities have not confirmed plague as the cause and the regional governor said no health issues were found among traced contacts.
- Social media influencers and doomsday 'preppers' are promoting a $300 kit they claim helps users avoid emergency room visits, with some posts viewed more than 161,000 times under #Russia and #plague.
- Many promotional posts include personalized discount codes, suggesting creators may be paid for purchases made through their links.
- Searches for The Wellness Company, fronted by Peter McCullough, rose after the videos circulated; the company did not immediately respond to questions about the kits.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com