Russia denies plague outbreak
Russian authorities have confirmed that the death of a laboratory staff member in Irkutsk Krai due to contracting the plague is unconfirmed, and the situation is under control. It has been denied that the cause of death was pneumonic plague, and test results showed no microorganisms associated with the disease in her samples. Additionally, the expert committee confirmed that the death resulted from an unknown cause of pneumonia. The authorities also stated that the health situation in the region is stable, with no new cases requiring medical attention. They pointed out that plague is a bacterial disease that can be lethal if not treated early.
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