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Officials warn of an 'unprecedented' risk of the plague in US travel hotspots

Officials warn of an 'unprecedented' risk of the plague in US travel hotspots
health9/30/2025

One picturesque spot, which receives more than 15million visitors a year, has seen a record number of rats this year which has got locals and tourists alike in a panic.

Travelers in the US are being warned about an 'unprecedented' risk of the plague as rodent numbers explode across the country. Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Richmond blamed rising temperatures and urbanization for an increase in... [5840 chars]