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Trump Says Russia Has Big Problem If Plague Reports Are True
What happened
A 28-year-old employee of a Siberian plague research lab died of a "pneumonia of undetermined origin", and around 200 people are under medical observation. US President Donald Trump commented on the situation, suggesting the disease may be more resistant to treatment than previously thought. Trump stated that the germs causing the disease have "gotten stronger and smarter" and are "like an army".
Why it matters
The situation in Russia may pose a potential health risk, and Trump's comments reflect concerns about the spread of the disease. The pneumonic plague is a serious and highly infectious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. The situation may have implications for global health and international relations.
Key facts
- A 28-year-old employee of a Siberian plague research lab died of a "pneumonia of undetermined origin". Around 200 people are under medical observation in Russia. Pneumonic plague is nearly 100% fatal if antibiotics are not administered within 24 hours of symptoms appearing. Symptoms of pneumonic plague include fever, headache, weakness, shortness of breath, and coughing up bloody or watery mucus.
Official statement
“It’s a rough disease. You know, that’s a disease we used to be able to control, but somehow, those microbes have got stronger and smarter. They’re like an army.”
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