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Russia plague scare: What is pneumonic plague, how dangerous is the infection, what are its symptoms and how does it spread?

Russia plague scare has put the deadly pneumonic form of the infection in focus. A 28-year-old lab researcher, who worked at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute, died after pneumonia of an "unknown" origin. Meanwhile, Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian agency that oversees infectious disease, has stated there is no connection between the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews · Oct 7

Trump speaking to Putin about suspected plague death after reports of second case in Russia

President said he is in ‘very deep discussions’ about the potential outbreak with U.S. intelligence services

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Russia Plague 'Second Death' Claim Grows as Reports Disappear and Official Accounts Change

WHO is seeking more information from Russia after a plague lab worker died and reports emerged of a second employee with unexplained pneumonia.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

WHO says medicines, surgery not first-line treatment for childhood obesity

The World Health Organization has released guidelines on treating obesity among children and adolescents. It emphasizes structured diets, physical activity, and behavioral changes as primary treatment methods. Weight-loss medications are not recommended for children aged zero to nine years. For adolescents, these medications may only be considered after conventional methods…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Pneumonic plague alarm in Siberia: Trump offers help, Rubio urges Russia to share info

A woman at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia reportedly died from pneumonia of unknown cause. While there are suggestions she may have contracted pneumonic plague, Russian authorities have not confirmed this diagnosis. The World Health Organisation assesses the risk of spreading beyond Russia as very low and is…

The Times of India · Oct 7

WHO Chief says Russia reports no plague cases in Irkutsk after lab worker's death

Russian health officials confirmed no cases of plague in Irkutsk after a laboratory worker died from severe pneumonia. WHO has been closely following the incident that led to extensive investigations and medical observations. The laboratory assistant's death raised concerns about a possible pneumonic plague infection. Authorities reported no high-threat pathogens…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Russian Anti-Plague Lab Worker's Death in Siberia Raises Questions, but WHO Says Public Risk Appears Low

A Russian anti-plague lab worker's death led to quarantines in Irkutsk. Plague is unconfirmed; the WHO sees a low risk, and Rubio urges focus, not alarm.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Russia pneumonic plague revives fears of COVID-19: What are chances of virulent disease becoming another worldwide pandemic? Read Experts' opinions

Russia pneumonic plague: The woman died at a hospital in Shelekhov, a town just outside the city of Irkutsk, and its mayor said the hospital was placed under quarantine. The top officials from Russia’s national public health watchdog traveled to the region on Friday.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Trump says will speak with Putin over Russia's reported plague death

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported death from plague of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the World Health Organization pressed Moscow for greater transparency and clarity over conflicting accounts of the incident in Siberia.

France 24 · Oct 6