NEW: Plague case confirmed in California: camper infected near Lake Tahoe, officials say. Patient is recovering; disease is rare but treatable with antibiotics. Health officials urge avoiding contact with wild rodents and fleas in the area.
https://time.com/7311474/california-resident-tests-positive-for-plague/ #press
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