A suspected case of pneumonic plague has been reported in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast, prompting U.S. officials to take notice. The State Department confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely, while President Trump expressed concern, calling for a strong response. Health authorities are likely assessing the risk of spread, given the severity of the airborne form of the disease. The development raises questions about regional containment efforts and potential global health implications.
President Trump said Monday he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it very strongly.” The State Department said Monday it was monitoring the suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. “I hate to see them having it,” Trump told reporters before departing the White...
