In Russia, the US Embassy has issued a warning about a possible case of plague in the Irkutsk region, concerning the death of one person and related quarantine restrictions:
What Russian authorities report. The Russian side clarified that the deceased person was found to have pneumonia of unknown origin, and the conducted tests did not detect the plague pathogen:
US Embassy's recommendations.
Safety. US citizens in the area are advised to follow local authorities' instructions, avoid infection hotspots, and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms arise:
Limited assistance. The diplomatic mission emphasized that their ability to assist citizens outside of Moscow is severely limited:
Call to leave the country. The State Department reiterated its recommendation against traveling to Russia and urged Americans in the RF to leave the country as soon as possible:
