# WHO calls for more info on Russia plague lab worker death

> WHO says unclear how Russian plague lab worker died, wants more information.
- Title: WHO calls for more info on Russia plague lab worker death
- Summary: WHO says unclear how Russian plague lab worker died, wants more information. WHO officials state they lack sufficient information from Russian authorities to…
- Keywords: russia, plague, lab worker, siberia, quarantine, international health regulations, news, local, calls, more, info, lab
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/officials-say-unclear-how-russia-plague-lab-worker-died-call-more-information/19919126
- Published: 2026-10-07T23:10:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: who, russia, plague, lab worker, siberia, quarantine, international health regulations, news, local
## WHO says unclear how lab worker died
WHO officials say they lack enough information from Russian authorities to assess the risk after a plague lab worker in Siberia died.
## WHO asks for more information
WHO requested more details from Russia about the lab worker's death, including tests and contact tracing.
## Russia disputes lab worker's cause of death
Russia claims the worker died of pneumonia, not plague, and says 200 people were quarantined.
## WHO needs more data for risk assessment
WHO says they don't know exactly how the worker died and need more information to assess public health risks.
## WHO requests lab tests and contact tracing
WHO wants tests on the worker and contact tracing of people close to them to understand the cause of death.
## CDC says no U.S. threat
CDC states there is no immediate threat to the U.S. from the plague lab worker's death.
## Key takeaway

WHO officials state they lack sufficient information from Russian authorities to determine how a plague lab worker in Siberia died, calling for more details to assess public health risks.