Russia Moves to Tamp Down Rumors About Plague Outbreak in Siberia
Reported by NYT World News · October 5, 2026
Russian authorities quarantined a hospital in Siberia after a laboratory worker died in a suspected case of pneumonic plague, according to Al Jazeera.
Officials were monitoring about 200 people who had contact with the patient. The cause of the death was described as suspected, not confirmed.
US President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to help Russia with the outbreak. Al Jazeera did not report that Russia had requested assistance.
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- Al Jazeera — Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia