Death of a young woman: Suspected pneumonic plague: WHO and USA demand information from Russia
Did a young scientist die of pneumonic plague in Siberia? The opaque case is drawing worldwide attention. Trump even wants to talk to Putin about it.
A 28-year-old scientist at a pest research center in Siberia, Russia, has died from a severe lung infection of unknown origin. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the US have called for more information from Russia, with WHO offering technical support to investigate the cause of the infection. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to discuss the case with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid concerns over the transparency of the Russian authorities' handling of the incident.
The WHO has emphasized the need for a timely and transparent exchange of information to assess potential public health risks.
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