Arizona Fleas Test Positive for Bubonic Plague, Officials Warn Locals to ‘Take Precautions’

Fleas in Arizona have tested positive for the bubonic plague, prompting health officials to advise residents to “take precautions” to reduce their risk of becoming infected with the disease, which killed millions during the Middle Ages. Navajo County confirmed on Friday that fleas in the area have tested positive for the disease, once known as ‘the Black Death.’ “Navajo County … Continue reading →