Case of human plague identified in New Mexico as officials suggest camping may be a factor
First Human Plague Case Reported in New Mexico for 2025 The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed a human case of plague in 2025, marking a concerning development. The patient, a 43-year-old man from Valencia County, has been hospitalized but has since been discharged, according to a press release dated August 25th. Interestingly, […]
New Mexico authorities verify the first plague case of 2025, probably linked to camping activities.
First Human Plague Case of 2025 Reported in New Mexico The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has announced a confirmed case of human plague in a 43-year-old resident from Valencia County. This individual had recently gone camping in Rio Ariba County. Amid several outbreaks of bacterial infections, there have been five reported deaths in […]
California resident contracts plague, likely from flea bite.
California Resident Tests Positive for Plague After Camping A resident of California has tested positive for the plague, likely due to a flea bite received during a camping trip to Lake Tahoe, as confirmed by health officials. The Eldorado County Health and Human Services Agency reported this finding on Tuesday, stating that the individual is […]
California camper contracts the plague following outdoor trip
California Resident Tests Positive for Plague A resident in California has tested positive for the plague, with local health officials believing the infection may have come from a flea during a camping trip. Authorities are advising residents in the area near South Lake Tahoe to “take precautions” when spending time outdoors. Kyle Friflett, the Acting […]
Lake Tahoe Local Goes Camping and Returns With The Plague, Authorities Report
Eldorado County Reports Plague Cases Linked to Flea Bites Eldorado County health officials provided updates on Tuesday regarding a few individuals who have tested positive for the plague. These individuals are currently recovering at home under medical supervision. This information stems from announcements made by the El Dorado County Environmental Management and Public Health departments, […]
Cat in Colorado found with the plague shortly after a resident in Arizona dies from the disease.
Officials have reported the death of a cat in Colorado from the plague, which comes shortly after an Arizona man succumbed to the same disease. The cat, from Evergreen, was confirmed to have the plague but unfortunately did not survive, as stated by the Jefferson County Public Health Authority. This marks the first confirmed case […]
What continues to lead to outbreaks of the plague in the US?
Recently, Northern Arizona recorded its first pneumonia-related death since 2007, following a similar incident in Oregon last year when the state saw its first bubonic plague case since 2015. While the plague hasn’t been transmitted between people in the U.S. for over a century, sporadic cases do arise. But what leads to these occurrences? Current […]
Excavation at the Tower of London reveals medieval skeletons that might belong to plague victims
Archaeologists have recently unearthed ancient skeletons that might belong to victims of the Black Death, located just beneath one of London’s well-visited sites. The news was shared by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the entity responsible for overseeing the Tower of London. This discovery was made during spring excavations, the first at the Tower in 30 […]
Warning Issued Regarding Sick Animals Following Death of Arizona Resident from Plague
Health officials are urging caution among Arizona residents following a pneumonia outbreak linked to pets and wildlife, particularly after recent deaths in Flagstaff’s emergency rooms. This alert coincides with an investigation into a “sudden death” of a prairie dog found near the city, according to health authorities. An unidentified individual passed away soon after arriving […]
Uncommon pneumonic plague takes the life of an Arizonan, first local occurrence since 2007.
Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonia Linked to Plague Officials have reported that a resident of Arizona, who has not been named, died of pneumonia and is the first death from this illness in almost two decades in the region. The individual lived in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff. The last documented death in Coconino County […]