The WHO says it lacks a full picture from Russia on the suspected plague death of a 28-year-old lab worker in Irkutsk, Siberia. Russia denies a plague link, calling it pneumonia of unknown cause, but has quarantined the lab and nearby hospitals. The WHO, US, and EU urge transparent information sharing to assess public risk.
WHO Seeks Clarity from Russia on Suspected Plague Death
Source: theguardian.com