Russia rejects second plague scare as WHO demands answers over Siberian lab deaths

The World Health Organization has requested clarification from Russian authorities regarding the cause of death of an individual following reports of a second suspected case of plague. The inquiry seeks to resolve uncertainty surrounding the medical circumstances of the fatality after initial assessments ruled out the plague as a cause.

The request highlights ongoing international scrutiny regarding public health reporting and disease monitoring within Russia. The organization is currently awaiting further data to determine the nature of the illness and to confirm whether the reported cases pose a broader health risk.