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A person in northern Arizona died from bubonic plague after being admitted to Flagstaff Medical Center. While the hospital provided life-saving measures, the patient did not survive. The CDC notes that though rare, bubonic plague cases occur annually in the U.S., often transmitted through infected fleas or animals. Rapid testing confirmed Yersinia pestis, and the case is under investigation by local health departments. A recent prairie dog die-off in the area may be linked to the plague outbreak. The hospital urges anyone with suspected contagious illness to contact their healthcare provider.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.