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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

WHO seeks more details from Russia about reasons for plague institute worker's death

The World Health Organization has sought further information from Russia regarding the death of a laboratory worker. Reports indicate that Darya Shipilova died from pneumonia, with health officials indicating no plague cases among contacts. International concern has escalated, prompting questions about the cause of her illness. Transparency is deemed essential…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

WHO to investigate reports of second plague case after death of Russian lab worker

Global health officials continue to press Moscow for full transparency

The Independent UK · Oct 7

As Russian Plague Headlines Spread, Social Media Users Waste No Time Turning Them Into Dark Humor-Fueled Memes

The Russian institute where the victim allegedly contracted pneumonia “was used for biological weapons engineering during their illegal program,” one expert argued.

Bored Panda · Oct 6

The big unknowns limiting how US will respond to possible Russian plague outbreak

Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for greater transparency from Moscow and says US officials are monitoring the situation ‘very closely, hour by hour’

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Russia denies plague death but quarantines hundreds without explanation

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews · Oct 6

What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk?

Russia has denied that Darya Shipilova died from plague after becoming ill at work but experts say there are still questions to answer

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

What happened inside Russia’s 'plague' lab: Was it a bioweapon leak? Here's what officials revealed about the mystery

Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Pneumonic plague occurs when the infection affects the lungs. It can spread from one person to another through respiratory droplets.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says

World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

'Black Death Plague' Outbreak Reportedly Predicted by Mystic Baba Vanga as Russian Hospitals Lock Down

A Russian laboratory worker's death has prompted plague fears and Baba Vanga prophecy claims online, but authorities and the WHO say no plague outbreak has been confirmed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6