The U.S. Embassy in Russia issued a health alert on October 6, noting media reports of suspected pneumonic plague cases and one death in the Irkutsk region of Russia, with some local hospitals reportedly implementing isolation and closure measures. The embassy stated it is closely monitoring the situation and reminded the U.S. government of its limited capacity to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in Russia, particularly outside Moscow. The U.S. State Department's Level 4 "Do Not Travel" travel warning for Russia remains in effect, urging U.S. citizens currently in Russia to leave immediately.
