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flag California reports first plague case in five years; patient recovers after flea bite near Tahoe.

flag California has reported its first plague case in five years, with a local El Dorado County resident recovering after being bitten by an infected flea while walking a dog near the Truckee River or Tahoe Keys. flag The plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, is usually spread by fleas from infected rodents. flag Human cases are rare but can be serious. flag South Lake Tahoe has seen the erection of signs to warn and advise the public on prevention. flag The last cases in 2015 in Yosemite National Park also resulted in recovery.

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