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HealthWHO says it lacks full picture after suspected plague death in Russia

The WHO says it cannot fully assess public risks after a laboratory worker in Siberia died in a suspected plague case. Russian authorities say she died of pneumonia of unknown cause and deny any outbreak danger. The agency is seeking transparent information from Moscow and a response to reports of a second employee with pneumonia.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-07 20:46Original

WHO says it lacks full picture after suspected plague death in Russia
WHO says it lacks full picture after suspected plague death in RussiaHealth