A resident of El Dorado County, California, has tested positive for the plague , marking the first case in the area in five years. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

It is thought that the infected person was bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area. They are currently recovering and are undergoing medical treatment at home, according to local health officials.

“Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County,” Kyle Fliflet, El Dorado County’s Acting Director of Public Health, said in a statement .

“It’s important that individuals take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially while walking, hiking, an

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