Russia warns against spreading 'false information' as reports emerge of second plague case
Summary
A laboratory worker reportedly died in Siberia from the plague, and there are reports of a second suspected case. Russian officials deny these reports and accuse the media of spreading false information while international bodies ask Russia to share more facts.Key Facts
- A lab technician at a plague research institute in Siberia died under unclear circumstances.
- Reports emerged of a possible second plague case at the same facility.
- Russia’s government says most media reports on this situation are false.
- International groups like the World Health Organization (WHO) and Western countries want Russia to be transparent.
- WHO asked Russia to clarify information about the second suspected case.
- Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor has not confirmed the death was caused by plague.
- Around 200 people possibly exposed to the technician were reportedly quarantined, though this is not officially confirmed.
- The Kremlin said it has shared all known information and urged reliance on official sources.
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