In the Middle Ages, the plague caused tens of millions of deaths in Europe in a series of outbreaks known as the Black Death. And although it is extremely rare in modern times, the deadly bacterial infection is still prevalent today – but how likely are you to catch it? …
Read More »California has its first case of plague in 5 years. How likely are you to catch it?
In the Middle Ages, the plague caused tens of millions of deaths in Europe in a series of outbreaks known as the Black Death. And although it is extremely rare in modern times, the deadly bacterial infection is still prevalent today – but how likely are you to catch it? …
Read More »Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for bubonic plague
A squirrel has tested positive for the bubonic plague in the city of Morrison, Colorado, Jefferson County public health officials announced in a statement over the weekend. The squirrel, discovered Saturday, is the first plague case in Jefferson County, according to the statement. A spokesperson for Jefferson County Public Health …
Read More »Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague caught by infected groundhog
Beijing – A 15-year-old boy died in western Mongolia of bubonic plague, the country’s national news agency reported. The Health Ministry said laboratory tests confirmed that the teenager died of the plague he contracted from an infected groundhog, according to the Montsame News Agency. A groundhog peeks out of the …
Read More »Squirrel in Colorado tests positive for bubonic plague
A squirrel has tested positive for the bubonic plague in the city of Morrison, Colorado, Jefferson County public health officials announced in a statement over the weekend. The squirrel, discovered Saturday, is the first plague case in Jefferson County, according to the statement. A spokesperson for Jefferson County Public Health …
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