US travel advisory for Russia reiterated

• Confirmed The US State Department (🇺🇸) reiterated its Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for Russia.¹
  • The advisory had been in effect since February 2022.¹
• Confirmed The US State Department (🇺🇸) issued a health alert and said the department was tracking the situation closely.¹
• The US Embassy (🇺🇸) cited press reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death in Irkutsk.¹
  • The US Embassy (🇺🇸) said the reports mentioned quarantine measures and hospital closures in Irkutsk.¹
• Confirmed The US State Department (🇺🇸) advised US citizens in Russia to depart immediately.¹
  • Confirmed The State Department (🇺🇸) strongly advised US citizens planning travel to Russia not to travel.¹
  • Confirmed The State Department (🇺🇸) cited risks of wrongful detention and security concerns.¹

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• US State Department reiterates Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Russia amid suspected plague deathHindustan Times (🇮🇳) · 6 Oct, 20:47