Medical experts on plague risks after reported death of lab worker in Russia

A scientist in Siberia died after possible exposure to the plague bacteria during a lab accident, according to Russian media. Russian officials downplayed the reports, saying she died of a "pneumonia of unknown origin." Health experts spoke with CBS News to discuss the risks posed to the public and what people should know about the reports.26m ago (11:47) Videos From the archives: Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint Medical experts on plague risks Inside an ICE operation and arrest in Georgia Takeaways from security incident at base in England What to expect with 4 weeks to midterms Millions of seniors receiving $90 deposits White House defends Trump comments on LA, San Diego Former Cornell students ask school to clear names Yellow labs make first leaf pile jump of fall 7th person arrested over UK airbase incident Video shows deadly Florida school bus crash Paramount-Warner merger: What to expect Arrest of California couple in surrogacy scandal Video shows cheerleader shoved by police Cornell taps former DOJ official for review Thousands protest budget cuts in France New book examines Cuba, Hispanic culture in U.S. Gulf Coast under tropical storm threat Christa Pike conscious, speaking, lawyers say Couple in surrogacy scandal arrested CBS News 24/7 24/7 Primetime CBS News Baltimore Latest Baltimore News & Headlines CBS News Bay Area CBS News Bay Area With Juliette Goodrich CBS News Boston Latest Boston News & Headlines CBS News Chicago Latest Chicago News & Headlines CBS News Colorado Latest Colorado News & Headlines CBS News Detroit Latest Detroit News & Headlines CBS News Los Angeles Latest Los Angeles News & Headlines CBS News Miami Latest Miami News & Headlines CBS News Minnesota Latest Minnesota News & Headlines CBS News New York Latest New York News & Headlines CBS News Philadelphia CBS News Philadelphia 8pm CBS News Pittsburgh KDKA's Nightly Sports Call on CBS News Pittsburgh CBS News Sacramento Latest Sacramento News & Headlines CBS News Texas CBS News Texas 7pm