Russia denies second plague case as WHO seeks details on Siberian lab death

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Russia has denied allegations of a second suspected plague case linked to a Siberian laboratory worker's death. The World Health Organization is seeking more information on the illness that caused the worker's fatal pneumonia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed numerous media reports on the matter as false. Russian health officials state there is no epidemic threat, while the WHO continues its inquiry to assess potential risks.

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