The rare infection is the most severe form of plague and can spread between people through respiratory particles. Here is what is known about its symptoms, treatment and the current public health risk

Russian officials say a 28 year old researcher died from pneumonia of unknown cause, while local reports and earlier official statements have raised the possibility that she was exposed to plague bacteria in a laboratory accident

The government has promised support for farmers, but concerns of financial losses remain

Three weeks after goat plague (PPR) was first detected in central Greece, over 10,000 animals have been culled; new nationwide measures aim to slow spread of deadly disease

The governor of the region is asking for the plague outbreak to be declared "a state of emergency", while regional authorities highlight that it does not pose a risk to public health