A suspected outbreak of the black plague has been reported in Russia, resulting in at least one fatality and prompting authorities to isolate nearly 200 individuals. Health officials are investigating the spread of the disease, which has raised concerns about transparency from the government. The rare and highly infectious illness, last seen in the country in 2019, has reignited fears of a potential public health crisis. Questions are being raised over whether the government is fully disclosing the extent of the situation.


A deadly black plague outbreak has reportedly erupted in Russia -- killing a young scientist, forcing nearly 200 people into isolation and triggering accusations that Vladimir Putin's regime is trying to keep the terrifying infection under wraps.