US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

"I hate to see them having it, but we'll help."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"If something like that gets out, it can quickly spread."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"No other cases of staff from the plague institute seeking medical attention since the lab technician's death had been reported."

— Igor Kobzev , Politician

"Rely on Rospotrebnadzor's official statements."

— Dmitry Peskov , Politician

"Pneumonic plague can transmit from person to person and that is why there is the concern around this."

— Simon Clarke , Academic