# WHO seeks details on second suspected pneumonia-like illness in Russia

https://mins.news/en/video/90431

- Global News, 2026-10-07 21:39 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtgL7Fsssao

> The World Health Organization is seeking more information after an unverified report of a second suspected pneumonia-like illness in Russia. The report follows the death of a 28-year-old lab technician after an alleged exposure; nearly 200 people were recently isolated.

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