Oregon’s first bubonic plague case in nearly a decade likely came from pet cat

Oregon’s first bubonic plague case in nearly a decade likely came from pet cat

An Oregonian came down with the bubonic plague for the first time in nearly a decade — and was likely infected by their cat. The “local resident” of Deschutes County — a rural part of central Oregon — is believed to be the only person infected, health officials announced Wednesday. Other than the symptomatic pet, … Read more