The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. 

Plague returns to US, patient dies of 'Black Death' in Arizona  — Is the medieval disease spreading across America?

A New Mexico man has died after contracting the Bubonic plague. This is the first death from the plague in new Mexico since 2020. Officials say this is a clear reminder of the threat posed by this ancient diseases. The US Department of health is contacting residents in the area and assessing to determine whether there is any ongoing risk to the public.

Gravitas: Man dies from Bubonic plague in New Mexico

US: Pet cat may be responsible for first bubonic plague case in Oregon after nearly a decade

Rat plague spreads in Australia's Queensland, smelly heaps causing trouble for residents

This Easter, New Zealand mulls unleashing deadly virus for culling rabbits to curb ‘plague’

A study has found that a plague pandemic 700 years ago left a genetic mark on future generations. Scientists have discovered that the mutations that helped people survive the plague - are linked to auto-immune diseases affecting people today. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How a pandemic 700 years ago left a mark on future generations

Amid Monkeypox outbreak, WHO warns about rising number of 'zoonotic' diseases. Here's what it means

A Scorpion invasion unfolded in Egypt last week. A storm forced thousands of Scorpions out of hiding. They emerged & stung 503 people. Egyptians are drawing parallels with a Biblical Plague. What does the story really signify? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Biblical Plague? 503 people stung by Scorpions in Egypt

See you in 17 years: America's cicada plague winding down

Millions of mice have entered homes in Australia. They are on the walls, roofs, inside containers and in water tanks. Mice have also attacked hotels and are biting patients in hospitals. How did this happen? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mouse plague in Australia

Australia warned of deadly spider 'plague' after floods

A squirrel in Colorado develops bubonic plague, authorities issue health warning

Bubonic plague being 'well managed' in China, not high risk: WHO

A Chinese city in the country's Inner Mongolia region on July 4 reported its first suspected case of bubonic plague or 'Black Death'. As the health officials found a suspected bubonic plague case from Bayan Nur City. Watch report.

Your Story: China reports case of Bubonic plague, Farmers falls victim

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