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Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

CNBC6 October 2026, 01:47 UTCRussia

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.

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