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Conflicting reports of a second plague case in Russia; WHO urges formal reporting and response
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:02:23 GMT · Confidence: MEDIUM
Summary
Media reports of a second plague case in Russia circulated, but Russian authorities dismissed those reports; the WHO has urged formal notification and an appropriate public-health response.
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