Russian authorities on Tuesday detained three people in connection with a suspected botulism outbreak, a move that comes after dozens of people in four different regions have been hospitalized with symptoms of the rare and dangerous disease. Russia’s top investigations agency, the Investigative Committee, said Tuesday that authorities detained two top managers of the delivery service and a head of …
MOSCOW — At least 139 people in Russia have sought medical assistance with symptoms of botulism over the past few days, authorities said Monday, an outbreak that could be linked to ready-to-eat salads. In Moscow, 121 sought medical help with suspected botulism, the city’s deputy mayor Anastasia Rakova was quoted as saying on Monday by Russia’s state news agency Tass. …
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