Official GIS statement on plague advises against travel. The last cases in Poland were recorded during an epidemic at the end of the 18th century

• Confirmed GIS said Russian sources and international health bodies had not confirmed plague in Russia by 5 October 2026.¹
• Confirmed GIS advised against all travel to the Russian Federation.¹
  • Confirmed GIS followed Ministry of Foreign Affairs advice.¹
• Confirmed GIS said Europe had recorded no plague cases for more than 25 years.¹
  • Confirmed GIS said Poland's last plague cases occurred during an epidemic at the end of the 18th century.¹
• Confirmed GIS said plague cases still occurred in some countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa.¹

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• Official GIS statement on plague advises against travel. The last cases in Poland were recorded during an epidemic at the end of the 18th centuryrynekzdrowia.pl (🇵🇱) · Polish · 6 Oct, 06:23