Russia informs WHO of incident at Irkutsk anti-plague laboratory
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russian authorities have officially notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the situation in the Irkutsk region. The reason for the notification was the death of an employee at a local anti-plague center.
According to official data, the incident occurred at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East. Specialists are currently conducting a thorough investigation to establish the exact causes of the incident and to rule out any risks to public health.
Informing the WHO is a standard procedure when such situations arise in medical and research institutions working with hazardous biological agents. The Russian side is cooperating with international experts to ensure the transparency of the process and compliance with all safety protocols.
At the moment, the situation is under the control of the relevant agencies. Regional authorities and health officials continue to monitor developments to ensure the safety of the residents of the Irkutsk region.