A herdsman was diagnosed with the bubonic plague on Sunday in the northern Chinese city of Bayannur, according to health officials. The man is…
A herdsman was diagnosed with the bubonic plague on Sunday in the northern Chinese city of Bayannur, according to health officials.
The man is in stable condition, but remains in isolation at a local hospital, according to the Bayannur City Health Commission. Officials issued the second lowest level of alert in response to the incident, warning people against hunting animals, especially marmots, which are likely to carry deadly diseases, The New York Times reported.
“Maintain good personal hygiene habits, try to avoid going to crowded places, go to a medical institution for treatment, or wear a mask,” the Bayannur City Health Commission advised in a statement.
