Kremlin Says Russians Should Ignore ‘Rumors’ on Possible Plague Outbreak in Siberia

A top Kremlin official attempted to downplay ‘various rumors and speculation’ following a lab worker's death.
Kremlin Says Russians Should Ignore ‘Rumors’ on Possible Plague Outbreak in Siberia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed reports of a possible plague outbreak in Siberia, encouraging Russians to disregard rumors and speculation. He emphasized that Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s national public health agency, is the authoritative source for information on the matter. Peskov advised relying only on official statements from Rospotrebnadzor’s qualified professionals.

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged Russians to ignore rumors and speculation regarding a potential plague outbreak in Siberia.
  • He stated that Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s national public health agency, is the authoritative source for information.
  • Peskov advised listening only to official statements from Rospotrebnadzor’s qualified professionals.
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