A resident of Coconino County, Arizona has died from pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this rare disease in the county since 2007. Health officials confirmed the death on July 11, 2025, after test results identified the Yersinia pestis bacterium. The patient arrived at Flagstaff Medical Center’s Emergency Department but did not recover despite proper initial care. They died the same day despite life-saving efforts. Officials have not released the patient’s identity out of respect for the family. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chair Patrice … Continue reading Arizona Pneumonic Plague Death: First Fatal Case Since 2007 With Only 7 US Cases Annually