HealthEx-Covid czar: Potential Russia plague case raises ‘red flags’

The White House is monitoring a potential pneumonic plague case in Russia after unofficial reports said nearly 200 people are under observation. A researcher at a Russian laboratory focused on plague and other infectious diseases has died. Former White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha said Russia’s lack of transparency means officials should assume the situation may be worse until more information emerges.