‘No plague case’ in Siberia, Russia tells WHO as assessments continue

Russian health authorities have informed the WHO that there is no plague case in Siberia. This follows reports regarding a lab technician who died from pneumonia of an unknown origin. Additionally, Russia's consumer health watchdog has denied reports that a second individual fell ill after contact with the deceased anti-plague laboratory employee. These statements come as assessments continue and the initial death sparks international scrutiny regarding the health situation in the Siberian region.