Trump admin wants answers from Russia on potential plague death

Russian authorities have sought to allay global worries over the death of a young woman who worked at a Siberian anti-plague laboratory. But moves to isolate her contacts and introduce new disease-control measures at local hospitals have raised concerns among people who fear they’re not being told the full story.

The United States has made a formal request to Russia for information and US President Donald Trump said he is expecting to speak to his counterpart Vladimir Putin about the issue. The Kremlin on Wednesday said no call had been arranged between the two leaders but could be arranged, if requested.

CNN’s Fred Pleitgen has the latest details on Russia’s response in the face of increased international scrutiny. Also, Professor Joseph Allen of Harvard University School of Public Health and infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder share their concerns.

0:00 Trump schedules call with Putin as Russia continues to downplay lab death
2:57 Harvard professor on Russia’s response: “This is not normal”
7:25 Marco Rubio urges Russia to share more information
10:48 Infectious disease specialist on what information she wants to learn from Russia

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