Pneumonic plague risk in US from Russia
Suspected cases of pneumonic plague in Siberia have raised international health concerns, but authorities in Russia and the U.S. indicate the risk of widespread spread is currently low. A laboratory technician’s death led to quarantines and contact tracing, though Russian officials state there is no evidence of a laboratory accident or connection to dangerous pathogens. The U.S. is monitoring the situation, but experts note that while the disease is severe and contagious, it remains rare in the country.
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