Trump Offers Russia Help Amid Plague Fears After Siberian Lab Incident

U.S. President Donald Trump offered assistance to Russia after an incident at a laboratory in Siberia raised fears of a plague outbreak.

The U.S. State Department also called on Russian authorities to share information “quickly and publicly,” pressing for transparency amid the concerns.

The offer of help and the request for information reflected Washington’s response to the potential health threat. No details were provided about what form U.S. assistance might take.

The available information did not establish whether an outbreak had occurred or clarify the circumstances of the laboratory incident.