Suspected Plague Outbreak at Russian Lab

Suspicions surrounding a "pulmonary plague" death at a Russian laboratory are escalating, prompting an urgent investigation by the WHO. A death case suspected to be "pulmonary plague" has emerged among personnel at a defense research institute in Siberia, Russia, followed by a second suspected case. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped in to investigate, while the US stated it is "closely monitoring" the situation and urged citizens in Russia to be cautious about their safety.