Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk
WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.
TL;DR
- A laboratory worker died following an illness at a plague research institute in Siberia.
- President Trump offered U.S. help to Russia in dealing with the situation.
- Russian authorities claim the situation is under control.
- The World Health Organization is monitoring the case and assessing the public health risk as low.
- It is unclear if Russia will accept U.S. assistance.