Plague -- United States
Officials are closing some areas on the south shore of Lake Tahoe after some chipmunks tested positive for plague. The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports that the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiva Beach, and their parking areas will be off-limits through Friday [6 Aug 2021]. During that time, the US Forest Service will be conducting vector control treatments in those areas.
El Dorado County spokeswoman Carla Hass said the chipmunks that were tested had no contact with any people. Forest Service
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?8568952&promed&0
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