Northern Arizona Resident Dies From Plague PCT July 14, 2025 As reported by the Associated Press, a northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first such death in Coconino County since 2007, health officials said Friday. … Read More from Northern Arizona Resident Dies From Plague Read Article
The ‘Parker piles’ of trash take their toll as residents navigate pest control and dumpster feuds in Philly’s municipal workers strike The Philadelphia Inquirer July 9, 2025 Infestation concerns are not unwarranted, according to Michael Bentley, an entomologist who is the vice president of the National Pest Management Association. Trash piling up can quickly cause rodents and insects to multiply, he said, putting residents at risk of the diseases they spread. As bags are torn open, trash can also attract larger scavengers … Read More from The ‘Parker piles’ of trash take their toll as residents navigate pest control and dumpster feuds in Philly’s municipal workers strike Read Article
Hantavirus Detected at Grand Canyon Newsweek July 9, 2025 A park employee at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona was confirmed to have been exposed to hantavirus, which is rare but often fatal, Coconino County health officials confirmed after the July 4 holiday weekend. … Read More from Hantavirus Detected at Grand Canyon Read Article
