# CDC Low Plague Risk After Siberian Worker Death

> US CDC says plague risk in US is low after Siberian worker dies, monitoring arrivals.
- Title: CDC Low Plague Risk After Siberian Worker Death | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-cdc-sees-low-plague-risk-monitors-siberia-arrivals-after-worker-death-director-says
- Published: 2026-10-08T00:15:00+00:00
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- Topics: us cdc, siberia, plague, worker death, traveler screening, pneumonic plague, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US CDC director says risk from unconfirmed pneumonic plague case in Siberia is extremely low for US, with plans to monitor travelers.