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Donald Trump to speak to Vladimir Putin about possible plague case
What happened
Donald Trump has announced he will discuss a possible plague case at a Siberian research institute with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Health authorities are investigating the death of an employee at the institute, which was attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause. The US is in "very deep discussions" on the topic, and the World Health Organisation has said the case presents a "very low" risk outside Russia.
Why it matters
The case is being investigated and discussed by health authorities, and a call between Trump and Putin is planned to discuss the situation. The US and Russia are involved in the discussion, which may have implications for public health and international relations.
Key facts
- A woman died at an anti-plague research institute in Siberia
- The World Health Organisation considers the risk outside Russia to be "very low"
- The US is in "very deep discussions" on the topic
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