# Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?

https://mins.news/en/video/87580

- France 24 English, 2026-10-06 07:53 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uL4nAFQhww

> PRESS REVIEW: The reported plague-related death of a researcher in Siberia has sparked concern, although Russian authorities deny the account.

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