Possible pneumonic plague outbreak raises alarm in Russia | National Report
NEWSMAX Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen reports on concerns surrounding a possible pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia following the death of a worker connected to a Siberian anti-plague research facility.
Russian authorities said the worker contracted pneumonia from an unspecified source and reported finding no emergency involving pathogenic microorganisms. However, quarantines, reported security involvement and questions about the pathogen have fueled outside scrutiny.
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AI GeneratedReports of a possible plague outbreak in Russia's Irkutsk region have sparked international concern. Following the death of a researcher and a reported second fatality, the Russian government has been accused of suppressing information and deleting public warnings. The U.S. State Department is seeking formal transparency as experts question if the pathogen is an engineered weapon.