October 7, 2026

WHO and US Request Information on Possible Second Plague Case in Russia

The WHO has requested further information from Russia regarding a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.
The lab technician who died was hospitalized with severe pneumonia, with initial reports suggesting pneumonic plague after an alleged lab exposure.
The U.S. State Department has formally requested more details from Russia about the incident and the health of the second employee.
CDC is monitoring the situation and emphasizes the importance of rapid identification and treatment of potential plague cases.

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