Unverified Claims of Bubonic Plague Cases in China Spark Alarm Online

Unverified social-media claims allege that two people who travelled from Russia to Shanghai and Chongqing developed bubonic plague symptoms after entering China. The post speculates that the strain may have changed and warns of possible large-scale transmission. It also makes unverified claims about a laboratory escape and urges people to stockpile medical supplies. No official health authority, medical report or independently verified evidence is provided to support these claims. Readers should rely on updates from credible public-health agencies and avoid panic buying or sharing unconfirmed information.

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