Confirmed cases of the plague originating from the Siberian outbreak will be reported in at least three countries outside of Russia, on at least two different continents, by December 31, 2026.

A lab worker in Siberia has died, with some reports suggesting plague as the cause, leading to international concern and calls for transparency from Russia.…

A lab worker in Siberia has died, with some reports suggesting plague as the cause, leading to international concern and calls for transparency from Russia. While Russian authorities have denied a second case and downplayed the risk, the EU and WHO are seeking more information. Experts are debating the likelihood of a global spread, noting that plague cases are reported annually in various regions.