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Global health chiefs demand answers as Russia reports another plague victim and Trump plans call with Putin
What happened
A researcher, Darya Shipilova, died in Irkutsk, Siberia, after falling ill after breaking a flask at a laboratory. Her death led to nearly 200 people being hospitalised for observation. A second possible case of a similar illness has been reported in a colleague.
Why it matters
The situation has raised concerns about the possibility of a public health risk and the need for transparent information sharing between Russia and the World Health Organisation. The global health chiefs have called for answers from Russia to clarify the cause of the illness and the measures being taken to contain it.
Key facts
- The World Health Organisation has asked Russian authorities for further information about the illness.
- A colleague of the deceased researcher has reportedly fallen unwell with a similar illness.
- Donald Trump has scheduled a call with Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation.
- The Russian health authorities have said no case of plague has been registered in Irkutsk oblast.
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