Suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia’s Irkutsk prompts U.S. screening and offers of assistance

Summary

Multiple media reports describe a suspected pneumonic plague death linked to the Irkutsk/Siberia area in Russia; Russia has told WHO there is 'no plague case' while assessments continue. The U.S. announced screening of travelers from the Irkutsk area and senior U.S. officials have said the United States is willing to assist.