Trump dismisses bioweapon theory in Russian lab worker's death

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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he does not believe the death of a Russian laboratory worker was caused by a bioweapon, amid growing international concern over possible pneumonic plague. Russia has attributed the death to pneumonia of an undetermined cause. The United States, European Union, and World Health Organization have all requested more details from Russian authorities about the case. Trump noted Russia claims the situation is under control but has shared little information publicly, comparing this to China's early Covid-19 response. The WHO has not confirmed the cause of death of the 28-year-old worker at an anti-plague institute, citing unconfirmed reports of pneumonic plague. Russia's health agency says there are no epidemic risks, though the WHO is pushing for more information through international health regulations.


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