An individual in California has tested positive for the plague for the first time since 2015. El Dorado County, California, health officials believe the person was bitten by an infected flea while walking their dog in South Lake Tahoe. The patient's identity has not been disclosed; however, officials have confirmed that the person lives in the area. The patient has been treated by medical professionals and is recovering well at home. Health officials are actively investigating the incident.
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Between 2016 and 2019, a total of 20 rodents in El Dorado County (where the plague is naturally present) were identified as having the plague. Prior to the current case, there were two cases in California involving individuals who were exposed to infected rodents and/or fleas in Yosemite National Park.