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HEALTH1d agoWHO probes ‘unanswered questions’ over Russian plague workerScant information provided by Russia means that a lab accident cannot be ruled out, say health expertsThe Telegraph
HEALTH1d agoHong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s deathHong Kong will step up health surveillance measures for arrivals after a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia died from pneumonia, but authorities have stressed the risk to residents remains low. According to World Health Organization (WHO) information provided by Russian authorities, there was no evidence of ongoing transmission, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Monday. Russian authorities previously stated ‌that the worker at the Irkutsk Antiplague...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoIn the ground zero of the mysterious health alert in Siberia: “Plague? There’s no panic, people are calm"La opacidad de las autoridades rusas alimenta los rumores entre la población. Sanidad inspecciona las clínicas veterinarias ante una posible infección animalEl País
HEALTH1d agoLiashko: Russia seeks to deprive Ukrainians of access to essential medicinesUkrinform [en]
HEALTH2d agoWHO says no plague case registered after lab worker’s death in RussiaThe World Health Organization has confirmed that no plague case was registered following the death of a lab worker in Russia. This clarifies public health concerns related to a potential disease outbreak.independentuk · united kingdom
HEALTH2d agoWHO issues update on investigation into Russian plague lab worker’s deathThe World Health Organisation says no case of plague has been registeredThe Independent World