CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threat
Summary
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is watching a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia and is ready to respond if needed. President Donald Trump plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon about the situation and says U.S. officials are discussing it closely.Key Facts
- A suspected case of pneumonic plague, a serious and often deadly infection, has been reported in Russia.
- The CDC says there is no current threat to the U.S. but continues to monitor the situation.
- Darya Shipilova, a Russian anti-plague institute worker, died; Russian officials have not linked her death to plague.
- About 200 people who had contact with Shipilova are under medical observation, and five hospitals are quarantined.
- Pneumonic plague spreads through droplets between people during close contact and can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
- President Trump will have a call scheduled with Russian President Putin to discuss the case.
- The U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department, are following the developments.
- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio urged Russia to share more details about the situation with the world.
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