08/22/2025
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BREAKING: A resident from the Lake Tahoe area has tested positive for the plague, according to California health officials. The individual is believed to have been infected after being bitten by a flea while camping in South Lake Tahoe. They are currently recovering at home under medical supervision.
The plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, and is spread through flea bites or contact with infected animals. Symptoms can appear within two weeks and include fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes. Fortunately, it remains treatable with common antibiotics when detected early.
Officials warn that the plague is naturally present in parts of California, especially at higher elevations. Four infected rodents have already been identified in the Tahoe Basin this year. The last human case in this region was reported in 2020.
Health authorities are urging the public to take precautions while hiking or camping: use insect repellent, avoid contact with wild rodents, and ensure pets are protected from fleas.
Source: CNN
