US monitors possible pneumonic plague in Russia — PBS NewsHour

On October 5, 2026, PBS NewsHour reported that the United States is closely monitoring a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia. This followed the death of a laboratory worker who was researching the disease: according to the outlet, he fell ill and later died.

Potential case

This concerns a potential case, not a confirmed diagnosis. Russian authorities of the aggressor state say there is no cause for concern.

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Measures in Siberia

At the same time, quarantine and other restrictive measures were introduced at several medical facilities in Siberia. PBS NewsHour does not specify which institutions these restrictions apply to.

In the PBS NewsHour segment, anchor Geoff Bennett discussed the situation with Annie Jacobsen, author of the book “Biological War: A Scenario.” The report focuses on the circumstances of the laboratory worker’s death and reports of possible pneumonic plague.