HealthWHO says public health risk is low after Irkutsk pneumonia case
WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said the public health risk to the general population appears low after an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute was diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown etiology. The patient’s contacts have reportedly been identified and monitored, with none showing symptoms so far. Rospotrebnadzor said the regional sanitary situation remains stable and preventive measures are nearing completion.
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WHO says public health risk is low after Irkutsk pneumonia case