Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.
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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.
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Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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.
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Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingKenya on Tuesday reported its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan national who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) died after returning to the country.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
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