FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A patient who died at a Flagstaff hospital was diagnosed with the bacteria that causes the plague, marking the first known plague-related death in Coconino County since 2007.

Northern Arizona Healthcare released a statement this week indicating that one of their patients had a presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis , the bacteria infamously known for killing millions of people in Europe many centuries ago.

The patient had arrived at Flagstaff Medical Center and died in the emergency room. NAH is working with the public health department in addressing the case.

"NAH would like to remind anyone who suspects they are ill with a contagious disease to contact their health care provider. If their illness is severe, they should go to the Emergency Department and immediat

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