Lifestyle October 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Why is the plague doctor hijacking your social media feed? All about the 17th-century ominous figure and its origins

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The 17th-century plague doctor outfit is trending in reels, as users turn its eerie look into dark humour amid fears of a possible plague outbreak in Siberia.

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