WorldPingMoscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that post-mortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the situation.
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Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
WorldPingThe US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingA Russian drone struck the MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in two fatalities. Among the crew were three Indian nationals, one of whom sustained injuries and received medical care.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingPneumonic plague is highly infectious and can be fatal if not treated early…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingWhat is Pneumonic Plague: 200 under watch as Russia scare spotlights deadly infection — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
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