Plague cases still occur in the US, including Oregon: Here's where

Cases of the plague continue to be reported within the United States, including recent instances in Oregon. Health officials have confirmed that the disease remains present in the country, with at least one fatality recorded earlier this year involving a woman in New Mexico.

While the plague is historically associated with widespread outbreaks, these reports indicate that sporadic cases still occur domestically. The information serves as a public health reminder regarding the ongoing presence of the bacteria in specific regions of the U.S.