Arizona Resident Dies of Plague
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A person has recently died of plague at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC), according to Northern Arizona Healthcare.
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TheTravel on MSNHuman Death Of The Plague Confirmed Near Popular Arizona Tourist DestinationAn average of seven human plague cases are reported each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While Arizona's Coconino County government said the risk to the public of exposure remains low, there were 15 plague deaths nationwide during the 23 years between 2000 and 2023, the CDC says.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A potential "die-off" of prairie dogs has been reported in northern Arizona, prompting public health officials to warn locals of possible exposure to plague.