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Greece announces nationwide restrictions to combat 'goat plague' outbreak

Jul. 29, 2024 11:51 AM EDT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece ordered nationwide restrictions for goat and sheep Monday to combat a deadly viral outbreak that is a fresh blow to the domestic livestock industry. Costas Tsiaras, the minister of agriculture and rural development, announced the ban on...

The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why

Jul. 10, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it's easily treated with antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are...