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Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident. They say there's little risk to community

Feb. 12, 2024 21:04 PM EST

BEND, Oregon (AP) — Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident who they said likely contracted it from a pet cat. All close contacts of the person and the cat have been contacted and provided medication, Dr. Richard Fawcett, the...