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Chipmunks in California test positive for the plague, parts of Lake Tahoe closed - Fox News
Aug 03, 2021 52 secs

El Dorado County spokeswoman Carla Hass said that the chipmunks that were tested had no contact with any humans and the city's public health services show that the plague is naturally present in some areas of the Golden State. .

The plague is an infectious bacterial disease. .

If caught early, plague infections can be treated with the use of antibiotics.

"Individuals can greatly reduce their risk of becoming infected with plague by taking simple precautions, including avoiding contact with wild rodents and their fleas," El Dorado County Interim County Public Health Officer Dr.

Also, leave your pets at home when visiting areas with elevated plague risk."

According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the plague was first introduced to the U.S

Although people of all ages have been infected by the plague around half of cases occur in people ages 12 to 45. 

The USFS is reportedly working with the county and CDPH to educate the public and officials are reportedly monitoring plague-prone areas with additional rodent surveillance being conducted this week

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