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

https://mins.news/en/video/88410

- CNN, 2026-10-06 16:59 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tidX1-8lkAE

> 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.

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