NewzThe World Health Organization has urged Russia to provide additional information regarding the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia. A top WHO official stated on Wednesday that the organization currently does not know how the worker died, prompting global concerns over a suspected case of pneumonic plague.
The incident has drawn international attention due to the high-consequence nature of the pathogen involved. Public health authorities are seeking clarity from Russian officials to better understand the circumstances surrounding the infection and death, as well as to assess any potential wider risks.
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