Russian officials have rejected recent reports suggesting a second potential instance of pneumonic plague in Siberia, dismissing the claims as incorrect information. The Kremlin addressed journalists on Wednesday to dispute the circulating stories following an inquiry from international health authorities. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated in a briefing that the majority of claims circulating regarding the situation are inaccurate. The World Health Organization has pressed authorities in Moscow to officially address its questions surrounding the reported incidents. Public health monitors continue to seek clarification from the government as international agencies monitor developments in the region. Officials in Moscow maintain that the situation is being misrepresented by outside reporting while international organizations await official communication regarding health checks in the area.
Russia rejects second plague case reports as false claims
The Kremlin has denied reports of a second pneumonic plague case in Siberia while facing an inquiry from the World Health Organization.
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In short
- Russia rejected reports of a second pneumonic plague case in Siberia.
- The World Health Organization asked Moscow to formally address its inquiry.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters the reports are false.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/russia-rejects-second-plague-case-reports-as-false-claims-20261008
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