The author argued that a possible plague outbreak in Russia was another reason to tighten transit rules for Russian citizens in Europe, saying it was unclear who had travelled through affected areas or whom they had contacted. They also questioned the reliability of information from Russia about the outbreak. #PlagueOutbreak #PublicHealth #Russia #RU
That's a disease we used to be able to control. We'll help. #PlagueOutbreak #Russia #InfectiousDiseases
I have asked Russia for additional information to determine the cause of the severe pneumonia and to verify media reports of a second staff member with pneumonia of unknown cause. Timely, complete and transparent information-sharing in line with the International Health Regulations is critical. #PlagueOutbreak #Russia #InfectiousDiseases
The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. #PlagueOutbreak #Russia #InfectiousDiseases
Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. #PlagueOutbreak #RussiaQuarantine #PublicHealth
Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. #PlagueOutbreak #RussiaHealth #SiberiaQuarantine
