Is Pnuemonic plague spreading in Russia? | BBC News

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Is Pnuemonic plague spreading in Russia? | BBC News

A 28-year-old Russian lab technician who worked at a plague research centre in Siberia has died.

The US has urged Russia to share more information on worker’s death – and the World Health Organisation has said the pubic health risk appears to be low.

So – should we be alarmed? In this video…

00:40 – What we know
02:10 – US reaction
02:56 – What have Russian authorities said?
04:06 – What is Pneumonic Plague?
05:05 – How does Pneumonic Plague spread?
05:45 – What has the WHO said?
06:14 – Can it be treated?
07:08 – How is the story being reported in Russia?
08:05 – Should we be worried?

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Date: October 6, 2026