Russia health officials deny reports of 2nd plague death in Siberia

Amid concerns about a potential outbreak, Russia's health regulator has debunked rumors of a second plague-related death in Siberia after a worker at a plague research lab died. This incident has sparked fear and scrutiny over biosafety measures in research facilities. The denial is crucial as it aims to quell public panic and reassures that no additional cases have emerged, though it underscores the need for stringent biosecurity protocols in such environments.