WHO lacks full picture on suspected plague case in Russia

The WHO director general says the organization lacks a "full picture" of a suspected plague case in Russia following a laboratory worker's death, citing conflicting reports. He has urged Moscow for transparent information. The WHO has asked the Russian government to clarify media reports about a second lab employee with pneumonia of unknown origin and is awaiting a response. The WHO's epidemic director also questioned how the deceased worker was infected and what disease caused her death if pneumonic plague is ruled out. The 28-year-old researcher died in early October after reportedly breaking a plague pathogen vial. Russia officially diagnosed pneumonia of unknown origin, while around 200 contacts were monitored. The US is investigating, and President Trump has offered assistance.