WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.
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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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died, which President Trump called "a big problem for Russia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingDonald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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
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