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A WHO report on the death of a Russian lab worker highlighted 'key uncertainty' because no cause of death was determined, making it unclear whether Russia's biosafety precautions were adequate. The case raises questions about whether Russia complied with international treaty obligations, signed by 197 countries, requiring reporting of deaths that could signal a future outbreak. The incident has drawn scrutiny from global health bodies concerned about transparency in biosafety incidents involving potentially dangerous pathogens.