WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death

What happened: The WHO said it lacks a full picture from Russia after Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Irkutsk, died following cold-like symptoms. Russia denies a link to the anti-plague institute and cites pneumonia of unknown aetiology. Key numbers: Shipilova was 28 and died last Friday, two days after falling ill. Why it matters: WHO officials said they cannot conduct a full risk assessment and are awaiting Russian answers on conflicting reports and an unconfirmed second employee case. The Kremlin downplayed the incident and brushed aside a US offer of assistance. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The WHO said it lacks a full picture from Russia after Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Irkutsk, died following cold-like symptoms. Russia denies a link to the anti-plague institute and cites pneumonia of unknown aetiology.

WHO officials said they cannot conduct a full risk assessment and are awaiting Russian answers on conflicting reports and an unconfirmed second employee case. The Kremlin downplayed the incident and brushed aside a US offer of assistance.