Rubio Calls on Russia to Share Information on Suspected Plague Death

The United States is demanding that Russia share more information following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia, news agency Reuters and Greek outlet in.gr reported. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Moscow to provide transparent data on the circumstances of the case, amid international concern over a potential outbreak of pneumonic plague.

According to the reports, authorities in Moscow claim that the deceased worker did not suffer from plague and stated that no infections were identified among individuals who came into contact with her. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has monitored the situation, as international health officials continue to watch developments in Russia closely. Further details regarding test findings have not yet been released.