‘No plague case’ in Siberia, Russia tells WHO as assessments continue
NewTimes newsroomPublished 07/10/2026 · 14:00 CEST
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Health authorities in Russia say there is “no plague case” in Siberia following reports last week that a lab technician had died of pneumonia of an unknown origin in the region, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Wednesday.