Former CDC Director Robert Redfield discusses the mysterious death of a Russian lab worker in Siberia and examines medical concerns surrounding the case on ‘Saturday in America.’

FFox News2026-10-10 20:45

Baylor College of Medicine tropical medicine expert Peter Hotez says the unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian plague institute raises questions about a possible pneumonic plague infection. There is no evidence of a wider outbreak or biological weapons activity. Hotez urged an independent World Health Organization investigation and warned that the US is not adequately prepared with plague vaccines.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-10 16:10

Russian officials are investigating the death of a worker at a plague research laboratory, saying she died of pneumonia. Online speculation suggested pneumonic plague, but authorities deny that and say there is no risk of an outbreak. The alarm reflects public health fears in a post-Covid world.

BBBC News2026-10-09 15:45

The governor of Siberia’s Irkutsk region said tracing all contacts of a woman reportedly killed by plague found no health problems or dangerous microorganisms. Russia has not confirmed she died of plague; Igor Kobzev said she had community-acquired pneumonia.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-09 13:53

The suspicious death last week of a worker at a Siberian research lab has fueled concern about suspected pneumonic plague. The incident is the latest example of Russia managing the official narrative, with the Kremlin long maintaining secrecy over public information, especially about accidents and health emergencies.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-09 10:11

The WHO sought further details after a worker at a plague laboratory in Siberia died of pneumonia. Russia said her death was unrelated to plague and posed no epidemic risk.

RReuters2026-10-08 20:23

The suspected plague case in Siberia has heightened concern among health authorities. The EU is urging Moscow to disclose precise details as soon as possible.

Eeuronews2026-10-08 16:13

The World Health Organization says it has repeatedly asked Moscow to verify reports of a second death among suspected pneumonic plague cases. The request follows the death of 28-year-old Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova from severe pneumonia of unknown origin. Infectious disease expert Dr Bharat Pankhania weighs in.

TTRT World2026-10-08 15:16

Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses reports of a suspected plague outbreak in Russia and calls for government transparency after a second reported pneumonia-related death at a research lab.

FFox News2026-10-08 12:00

The World Health Organization is investigating reports that one worker died and another was infected after accidental plague exposure at a Siberian lab. Technician Darya Shipilova, 28, died last week; Russia has rejected reports linking her death to plague.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-08 04:00

The unexplained death of a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia led Russian authorities to quarantine around 200 people amid concern she may have had pneumonic plague. ANU infectious diseases specialist Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake says the risk of a global pandemic is “very low”, noting plague is well understood and treatable with antibiotics.

CCNA2026-10-08 03:33

The World Health Organization is seeking further answers from Russia about a plague death that occurred in a laboratory. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal reports on what is known about the illness and what the WHO wants Russia to clarify.

NNBC News2026-10-08 02:32

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.

DDW News2026-10-08 02:20

A suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia has drawn attention to the disease after a young employee at a Russian institute studying plague and other dangerous infections died of severe pneumonia. Russian authorities told the World Health Organization that no plague case had been recorded in the region. Human cases are now rare and can usually be treated with antibiotics.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-07 23:17

A senior World Health Organization official said Wednesday that the agency does not know how a lab worker in Siberia died and called on Russia to share more details about a suspected pneumonic plague case that has raised global concerns.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-07 21:24

After a worker at a plague institute died, Russia said there was no risk of an epidemic in Siberia. The World Health Organization pressed Moscow for more information about the cause of her death.

RReuters2026-10-07 21:02

Trump said Wednesday he does not view the death of a lab worker in Siberia as evidence that Russia is developing plague as a bioweapon. He said Russian officials assured him the risk is “very much under control.”

TThe Associated Press2026-10-07 20:58

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear linked to a biological weapon. He said officials would find out soon, but added, “We don’t think so.” Russia had warned against “false” information as reports of a second suspected case emerged, while the US and UN urged greater transparency.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-07 19:04

The World Health Organization is looking into reports of a second infection linked to an anti-plague institute in Siberia. A researcher from the same lab, which studies pneumonic plague, died earlier this month.

CCBC News2026-10-07 18:59

Trump said he does not believe the suspected plague case in Russia is connected to a possible bioweapon, and said Russia has described the situation as under control.

NNBC News2026-10-07 18:30

Russian authorities have tried to ease global concern after a young woman who worked at a Siberian anti-plague laboratory died. Efforts to isolate her contacts and add disease-control measures at local hospitals have fueled fears that the full story is not being shared. The United States has formally asked Russia for information, and Donald Trump says he expects to speak with Vladimir Putin about it.

CCNN2026-10-07 15:54

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts are set to brief the media on global health issues and a possible plague outbreak in Russia. Russia's health regulator has said there is no epidemic risk in Siberia after an employee at a plague research institute died, while WHO has pressed Moscow for more information about the cause of death.

RReuters2026-10-07 15:17

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses Marco Rubio’s speech in Greece and analyzes rising concerns about a suspected plague outbreak in Russia.

FFox News2026-10-07 14:00

The Kremlin welcomed Donald Trump’s offer to discuss plague with Vladimir Putin, while Russia’s health watchdog said Moscow was “ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks”. The WHO has asked Russia for additional information.

Eeuronews2026-10-07 11:29