Event Brief
Unlocking the Secrets of an Ancient Plague
Filed: Feb 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Summary: A new study reveals details about the first recorded pandemic in Jirash, Jordan, during the 7th century.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Study on ancient plague
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 7:32 AM ET
WHERE: Jirash
WHY: To understand the impact of the pandemic
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