US ready to help Russia combat suspected plague outbreak

US President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to help Russia combat a suspected plague outbreak, expressing concern that microbes have become stronger and more resistant to existing treatments. Trump told reporters that Washington is prepared to assist Russian health authorities, stating "we will help them" and that the US is always willing to lend support to anyone facing such problems. The White House is reportedly monitoring reports of a suspected plague case and related quarantines in Russia. Russian health authorities have taken precautionary measures following the death of a woman who worked at a plague research center, though they have not confirmed she contracted the disease. An administration official told Axios that the US is aware of the situation and evaluating options.