WHO urges Russia to share plague data after Siberian death

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The World Health Organization says it cannot fully assess risks after a researcher's death in Siberia, urging Russia to share more information. Moscow denies any epidemic threat. The 28-year-old died from severe pneumonia in Irkutsk, with about 200 contacts quarantined. Russia reported no plague cases, but the WHO seeks lab results and details on public health measures. The EU is monitoring the situation closely. Russian officials call media reports false, while experts warn that contradictory versions and incomplete data are deeply concerning.


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