Trump responds to concerns over suspected plague case in Russia, saying US 'willing to help'

What happened: A 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East died, prompting global health concern. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is willing to help Russia. Key numbers: The woman was 28. Why it matters: Rospotrebnadzor said testing found no microorganisms tied to her professional activities and no incidents involving pathogenic microorganisms at the facility. HHS said there is no indication of a broader threat to the United States.

A 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East died, prompting global health concern. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is willing to help Russia.

Rospotrebnadzor said testing found no microorganisms tied to her professional activities and no incidents involving pathogenic microorganisms at the facility. HHS said there is no indication of a broader threat to the United States.