California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say
by Anna Betts from Science | The Guardian on (#6ZFNC)
South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California has tested positive for the plague, local authorities announced this week.
A statement released on Tuesday by health officials in El Dorado county said they were notified of the situation by the California department of public health (CDPH). The statement said the individual is now recovering at home and is under the care of a medical professional.
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