Russia Dismisses Reports of Second Plague Case as ‘False Information’
Russia has rejected reports of a second suspected plague case in Siberia, calling much of the media coverage “false information” as the World Health Organization continues to seek more details from Moscow. The dispute comes after the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Irkutsk raised international concerns about a possible outbreak. The situation remains unclear. Russian health authorities say they have found no evidence of plague or other dangerous pathogens among those tested. At the same time, the WHO says it still needs answers about the woman's death and reports that another employee developed pneumonia of an undetermined cause. So, what is actually happening in Siberia? And should people outside Russia be worried? Have a peek here as we separate the confirmed facts from the growing cloud of speculation. Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Why Russia Is Rejecting the Second Plague Report 2 What Started the Plague Concerns in Siberia? ...