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CDC Low Plague Risk After Siberian Worker Death
US CDC says plague risk in US is low after Siberian worker dies, monitoring arrivals.
In brief
US CDC says plague risk in US is low after Siberian worker dies, monitoring arrivals. US CDC director says risk from unconfirmed pneumonic plague case in Siberia is extremely low for US, with plans to monitor travelers. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
CDC Director Statement
US CDC director Erica Schwartz said on Oct 7 the risk to the US from an unconfirmed pneumonic plague case in Siberia was extremely low.
“we are very confident that the threat to the united states is extremely low”
Monitoring Travelers
CDC will screen travelers from Siberia entering US at john f. kennedy international airport.
Annual Travel Numbers
About 200 individuals from Siberian region travel to US each year, according to HHS.
Flight Suspension
Direct flights between Russia and US have been suspended since 2022 due to Ukraine war.
Russia's Health Response
Russia's health regulator said no epidemic risk after plague worker died from unconfirmed pneumonia.
President Trump's Comment
US President Donald Trump said the death is not likely from a bioweapon.
In short
US CDC director says risk from unconfirmed pneumonic plague case in Siberia is extremely low for US, with plans to monitor travelers.
