Rospotrebnadzor refutes rumors of a plague outbreak in the Irkutsk region
Messages regarding an alleged plague outbreak in the Irkutsk region have begun to circulate on social networks and messaging apps. Internet users have been actively discussing a potential quarantine and the danger of the infection spreading in the region, which has caused concern among local residents.
Rospotrebnadzor responded promptly to the situation. Official representatives of the agency stated that the information regarding the spread of the plague is not true. Experts emphasized that there is no cause for panic and that the epidemiological situation is under full control.
During the verification process, experts explained that the increase in the number of cases in the region is linked to seasonal infections. Currently, doctors are recording cases of pneumonia and COVID-19. These illnesses are typical for this time of year and do not pose the same threat as the dangerous infections mentioned online.
Rospotrebnadzor urges citizens to trust only official sources of information and not to spread unverified data. The agency reminded the public that publishing knowingly false information can lead to legal consequences. The situation in the Irkutsk region remains stable, and medical facilities are operating as normal.