WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said WHO needs more details on the cause of severe pneumonia and reports of a second infected lab worker.
- The World Health Organization formally requested additional information from Russia on Wednesday after reports emerged of a second pneumonia case at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, following technician Darya Shipilova's death.
- Shipilova, 28, died overnight between October 1 and October 2 following a laboratory incident on September 25. Her mother, Svetlana Shipilova, questioned the official account, saying 'only an amateur' would believe a test tube broke that easily.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. formally sent a confidential diplomatic démarche warning that withholding information violates international health obligations. The European Union subsequently urged Moscow to 'share timely and transparent reporting' about the death.
- President Donald Trump confirmed he has a call scheduled with Vladimir Putin, stating 'I have a call scheduled very soon,' while officials monitor the situation 'hour by hour.'
- Regulator Rospotrebnadzor insists there are no epidemic risks, yet residents reported seeing staff in protective suits disinfecting the building at least three times. Authorities placed nearly 200 people under medical observation amid the contradictions.
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World Health Organization demands more transparency in relation to suspected pneumonic plague after reports of second case. Russia minimizes concerns and says there are no risks
Global Health Experts Urge Russia To Share Data After Second Suspected Plague Death
Health officials and infectious disease specialists are pressing the Russian government for clear data following reports of a second suspected plague death tied to a research facility. The concerns follow the death of a researcher at a Russian plague institute, along with reports of a second individual dying from a related illness. In response to […] Global Health Experts Urge Russia To Share Data After Second Suspected Plague Death
He asked Russia to be clearer, and to give more information about the hypothetical second case some media are talking about.
After a lung plague suspicion after the death of a scientist, another suspected case is reported in Russian media.
Russia has denied reports of a second case of mysterious pneumonia in Siberia. The WHO has urged Moscow to provide information about the suspected outbreak.
In Siberia, a second person is said to have died of pneumonia. The World Health Organization (WHO) asked the Russian authorities for information after a report was examined and considered credible.
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