U.S. Withholds Plague Response Amid Uncertainty Over Russian Lab Death
The U.S. government is delaying a formal response to a potential plague outbreak in Russia due to conflicting information regarding the cause of a researcher's death. While a worker at the Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East died of pneumonia, officials have not confirmed if the strain was natural, genetically altered, or antibiotic-resistant. Experts emphasize that accurate diagnosis is critical before implementing travel advisories or border controls, as current reports suggest the infection has not spread beyond the lab.
