Russia claims there is no epidemic risk after death of plague institute worker

news.sky.com 07.10.2026 15:26 5 views

Russia's health watchdog has claimed there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia - as the Kremlin accuses the media of providing false information about the case.

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