From euronews · Irina Sheludkova · · 1m 20s
Trump to Talk Plague with Putin
Trump schedules call with Putin to discuss suspected Siberian plague outbreak.
In brief
Trump schedules call with Putin to discuss suspected Siberian plague outbreak. Trump plans call with Putin to address suspected plague case at Siberian research institute after Russian officials claim no outbreak threat. Originally reported by euronews.
Trump Schedules Putin Call
US President Donald Trump said he scheduled a call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a suspected plague case at a Siberian research institute.
Trump Offers US Help
Trump called plague a 'rough disease' and said the US would help control it despite Russian officials claiming they would handle the situation themselves.
Russia Rejects Outside Help
Russia's health watchdog stated it was ready to assist the US in infectious disease outbreaks but local authorities claimed no plague outbreak threat in Siberia.
Siberian Death Unconfirmed
A researcher died in hospital on October 2 with unconfirmed reports she broke a vial containing plague pathogen, but official records list cause of death as pneumonia of unknown aetiology.
WHO Assesses Low Risk
The World Health Organization said the risk outside Russia was 'very low' and saw no signs of the disease spreading.
US Embassy Advises Against Travel
The US Embassy in Moscow reminded citizens that the Level 4 'do not travel' advisory for Russia remains in force due to security concerns.
Here's the gist
Trump plans call with Putin to address suspected plague case at Siberian research institute after Russian officials claim no outbreak threat.
