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Russia says all clear after contact tracing in reported plague case
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 09/10/2026, 13:53:23 UTC
Briefing created: 09/10/2026, 15:37:12 UTC
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Irkutsk region governor Igor Kobzev confirmed that Russia detected no health issues or dangerous micro-organisms following contact tracing of a woman who died. The governor stated she contracted community-acquired pneumonia rather than plague, and the investigation concluded with no confirmed cases of the disease in the area.
Key points
- Irkutsk region governor Igor Kobzev confirmed that Russia detected no health issues or dangerous micro-organisms after tracing all contacts of a woman who reportedly died.
- The woman was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia, not plague, and the investigation concluded with no confirmed cases of the disease in the area.
Context and limitations
The governor did not confirm the woman died of plague, and the investigation concluded with no confirmed cases of the disease in the area.
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