Russia Denies Anti-Plague Measures as Washington Calls for Transparency

Russia has denied imposing measures to combat plague following reports that a laboratory employee at an institute dedicated to fighting the disease had died.

The reported death raised questions about the situation at the institute. The available information did not establish the cause of death or whether it was linked to plague.

Washington called on Russia to show “transparency” about the situation, seeking clarity amid the reports.

The Russian denial concerned the introduction of anti-plague measures. It did not, in the information provided, resolve the circumstances surrounding the employee’s reported death.