# Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?

https://mins.news/en/video/87641

- euronews, 2026-10-06 08:46 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZmZcIK-Tj0

> Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports raised the possibility of pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease can be treated with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.

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