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A California resident in South Lake Tahoe tested positive for the plague after likely being bitten by an infected flea while camping. Health officials emphasize precautions against wild rodents and pets to prevent infection, which is rare but serious, and monitor rodent populations for plague activity. The case is part of ongoing surveillance in the region, with previous cases reported in the area and other parts of the western US.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe tested positive for the plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, but is currently recovering at home. Human cases are rare and treatable with antibiotics, but health officials emphasize the need for caution.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague after camping in the area, likely from an infected flea bite. The individual is recovering at home, and health officials are monitoring the situation, which is rare in the U.S. with only a few cases annually. The plague is present in local wildlife, with recent positive tests in rodents, but prompt antibiotic treatment can be effective.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe tested positive for the plague after camping in the area, likely from an infected flea bite. The individual is recovering at home, and health officials emphasize that plague cases are extremely rare in the U.S., with ongoing surveillance in California detecting positive rodents in the region. Prompt antibiotic treatment is crucial, and the case highlights the importance of awareness and monitoring of zoonotic diseases.
A resident in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague, likely contracted from an infected flea while camping. The disease, caused by Yersinia pestis, is rare but serious, though treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Health officials advise precautions to avoid exposure to rodents and fleas in the area, where plague activity has been monitored in local wildlife.
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague, likely contracted from a flea bite while camping, prompting health officials to advise precautions against wild rodents and fleas, especially for outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners.
A woman visiting Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, was trapped in a gondola for 15 hours after it stopped while she was on her way down. She had asked a worker for directions to the gondola, and when it stopped, she was left without her phone and had to yell for help. The resort is investigating the incident, and the woman was eventually reached by deputies in the morning and refused transport after being assessed.
A skier in South Lake Tahoe narrowly avoided a collision with a bear that ran across a busy ski run. Tao Feng captured the encounter on video and described the bear's speed as incredibly fast. It was later discovered that the bear was running to reunite with its mother on the other side of the slope. No injuries were reported.
Modwella, a personalized in-home healthcare service, is now offering customized IV infusions in South Lake Tahoe. Registered nurses Angela Harvey and Bo Massey provide convenient and personalized IV treatments for issues such as dehydration, hangovers, and common illnesses. Modwella offers a variety of infusion "cocktails" tailored to specific symptoms, and aims to expand their services to local events in the area. The company emphasizes the natural and holistic nature of their treatments, providing a necessary service for the community's health and wellness needs.
South Lake Tahoe will be the home of a new minor-league hockey team that will play in the ECHL at the Tahoe Blue Events Center.