Chipmunks Test Positive for Bubonic Plague in California Chipmunks located in South Lake Tahoe, California have tested positive for the bubonic plague recently, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Luckily, a spokesperson for El Dorado County reported that “the mammals hadn’t had any contact with humans,” as stated by Travel Leisure. Regardless, to ensure the safety of tourists, Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Kiva Beach will be closed […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 6, 2021 0 Comments
Closures in South Lake Tahoe Due to Bubonic Plague Officials in Lake Tahoe just announced the closure of three South Lake parking areas and beaches after discovering fleas that tested positive for the bubonic plague. Tallac Historic Beach, Kiva Beach/Picnic area, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be temporarily closed due to the infected fleas. This news comes in the wake of a South Lake Tahoe local […] Spencer Cox | September 5, 2020 3 Comments
South Lake Tahoe, CA Resident Tests Positive for Plague A South Lake Tahoe resident is the first person in California to test positive for plague in over five years, El Dorado County officials announced Monday. Related: Bubonic Plague Forces Open Space and Trails to Close in Colorado Until Further Notice Officials with the California Department of Public Health say the individual is under medical care while recovering at home. […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 1 Comment
Bubonic Plague Forces Open Space and Trails to Close in Colorado Until Further Notice Just when you thought the ‘rona was enough, plague is causing problems in one of Colorado’s Open Spaces. Great Western Reservoir Open Space located near Broomfield, Colorado, was forced to close until further notice due to a burst in plague activity inside the park. According to the Center for Disease Control, plague is a disease that affects humans and other […] SnowBrains | July 14, 2020 0 Comments
Bubonic Plague Cases Confirmed in China We’re only halfway through the year, but 2020 has felt like an endless roller coaster ride. Most notably, we point to the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has caused our daily lives to change drastically and almost the entire world to grind to a halt. Between unemployment, travel restrictions, health uncertainty, economic distress, and more, we’ve seen and experienced more than […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 9, 2020 1 Comment
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