Officials confirm positive case of the plague after man suffers flea bite: 'Important that individuals take precautions'

health • 8/28/2025

The situation served as a reminder of the risks that insect-borne diseases still pose to human health.

Public health officials in California have issued an alert after a Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the plague. "Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County," Kyle Fliflet, the ... [3217 chars]