Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.
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WorldPingPRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingThe US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shares what we know so far about the death of a female scientist who worked at a plague research center in Russia's far-eastern Siberia region.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
Russia says one of its workers at a plague research lab died last week of pneumonia of unknown origin, sparking worldwide concern. Leigh Kiniry has more.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingThe risk to the UK from plague is very low, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said, after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
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