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- 12:03
Irkutsk plague, Moscow informs WHO: no confirmed cases
Russian authorities have informed the World Health Organization that no case of plague has been recorded in Irkutsk, responding within the 24 hours required under international health regulations following the death of a laboratory technician. Moscow reported having identified all of the woman’s contacts and that tests for dangerous pathogens came back negative. WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier described the risk as moderate to low for Irkutsk, low for Russia, and very low for the rest of the world. The cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. Trump intends to speak with Putin about the matter. Sources: Investing.com, Euronews.
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