The United States is calling for greater transparency from Russia regarding reports of a plague outbreak.
A laboratory worker at a plague research facility in Siberia died recently, prompting concerns about a potential outbreak.
What happened
According to local Russian officials, the worker died of pneumonia of unknown origin. The Russian government has provided limited information about the situation, prompting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to urge Russia to share more details.
Rubio stated that it would be reckless to speculate about the incident without complete data. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been informed by Russia that there are no cases of plague in the affected area.
US President Donald Trump has offered assistance to Russia, saying that the US is willing to help with the situation. The Russian government has identified individuals who came into contact with the deceased worker and has reported negative test results for dangerous infectious pathogens.
