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Trump plans Putin call very soon amid reports of plague in Russia
What happened
The US is tracking reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia, prompting a US health alert and heightened health precautions in several countries bordering Russia. The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert advising Americans in the area to follow local health guidance and avoid affected medical facilities. A State Department spokesman reported that the US is closely monitoring the situation and has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans.
Why it matters
The situation is significant because the pneumonic plague is a serious bacterial infection that can spread between people through respiratory droplets and can be fatal if untreated. The US is seeking additional information about the incident and its potential wider implications. The administration is also urging Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly.
Key facts
- The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert in response to the suspected plague case.
- The US is closely monitoring the situation and has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans.
- Several countries bordering Russia are implementing enhanced health and sanitary measures in response to the reports.
- The WHO has assessed the risk to the general population as low.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the reports and working across the US government to gather more information.
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