"Very sick" pet cat gave Oregon resident case of bubonic plague
A person in Oregon contracted bubonic plague from their pet cat, marking the first case in the state since 2015.
The person's case responded well to antibiotic treatment and they are recovering. Health officials have contacted close contacts and provided medication to prevent illness.
Black women died most in London's Black Death DW 11/22/2023
Black women of African descent were the most likely to die in the bubonic plague outbreak in 14th century London.
The study reveals the devastating effects of structural racism during the Black Death.
The findings challenge the image of a white medieval England and highlight the presence of a Black community in London.