Russia denies plague cases and anti-plague measures after lab worker's death
Russia says no plague cases have been recorded and denies imposing anti-plague measures following the death of a laboratory technician. The United States is demanding transparency, while the World Health Organization is monitoring the situation.
Russian officials deny that any plague cases have been detected in the country and say no anti-plague measures have been put in place after the death of a laboratory technician, Al Jazeera reports.
The technician's death has drawn international attention, and the question of whether it could be linked to a dangerous infection has become a diplomatic issue. Moscow rejects any such link and insists there are no plague cases.
International reaction
The United States has urged Russia to be transparent and provide clear information about what happened. The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the situation.
What remains unclear
The information available in the source is very limited. It does not state the cause of the technician's death, where the laboratory is located, or what tests have been carried out. It is therefore not currently possible to confirm or refute the claims made by either side, and further developments depend on official statements and the WHO's assessment.
