# Russia eases plague precautions despite unknown cause of death

https://mins.news/en/video/90682

- DW News, 2026-10-08 02:20 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=107CfY090IY

> The World Health Organization is seeking information from Russia after a researcher died at a plague laboratory in Siberia. Moscow says there is no epidemic risk and is easing precautions, while WHO officials say they still need key details about the death, testing and quarantined contacts.

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