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A Flagstaff patient died from pneumonic plague, officials confirmed. It’s the first recorded case in Coconino County in nearly two decades.
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Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff deathThe Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
A person in northern Arizona died from bubonic (pneumonic) plague, marking Coconino County's first death from the disease since 2007.
A park employee at the Grand Canyon was exposed to hantavirus, and a separate case of exposure to rabies in the park has also been confirmed.
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials received confirmatory test results July 11, 2025, and have confirmed that a Coconino County resident has died from pneumonic plague,
Parts of the Jacob Lake area are under GO evacuation orders, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also evacuating. The fire has grown to 8,700 acres.
The review period allows for the public to go over the goals and policies while ensuring the plan reflects the community's values and vision for the future.
Coconino County Sheriff's Office responds to 770 calls over Independence Day weekend, collaborates with other agencies, and focuses on public safety.
The White Sage Fire was burning in Arizona bout 15 miles southeast of Fredonia in Coconino County and north of the Grand Canyon State Park.
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