Anthrax outbreak in Siberian Arctic, first since 1941

Anthrax outbreak in Siberian Arctic, first since 1941

A dramatic rise in the number of hospitalized people diagnosed with anthrax was reported in Siberia's Yamal Peninsula, Russia on August 2, 2016. In total, 90 people, including 54 children, are in hospital as of August 2 in what is now the first anthrax outbreak…

Anthrax spreading over northern regions of Tajikistan

Anthrax spreading over northern regions of Tajikistan

According to media reports anthrax virus is spreading over northern regions of Tajikistan. On July 16, 2013, 2 cases of infections were confirmed in Bobojonghfur district of Tajik Sogdiysk region.

Measures to prevent the the spread of this infectious disease