Russia says reports of second case linked to Siberian plague lab are false
Russian health authorities have officially denied reports that a second individual contracted a disease following contact with a worker who died at a Siberian plague research laboratory. The statement aims to quell rumors regarding potential public health risks.
Why it matters
Public health transparency is vital in preventing panic regarding laboratory safety and potential infectious disease outbreaks.
MOSCOW, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Russia's health regulator denied on Thursday that someone had fallen ill after coming into contact with a…
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