Russia: WHO not able to 'fully' assess plague situation

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The World Health Organization says it cannot fully assess the plague situation in Russia and has called for greater transparency as reports of a second case emerge. Russian officials have played down the concern, saying the population faces no risk.

The UN health agency said Russia should be more transparent about the case of the plague as reports of a second case of the disease emerged. Russia played down any concerns, saying the population faces no risk.