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Deschutes County reports a 24-hour spike in overdoses linked to suspected adulterated cocaine and ketamine, with six cases requiring naloxone and suggesting fentanyl may be present. The public—especially those not regularly using opioids—should carry naloxone, recognize overdose signs, and access local harm-reduction resources to obtain and administer it.
Oregon reports its first human case of bubonic plague in over eight years, likely contracted from a pet cat displaying symptoms. Health officials have contacted all close contacts of the resident and their pet to provide medication to prevent illness, and there is little risk to the community as the case was identified and treated early. The plague can progress into more severe forms if not diagnosed early, and symptoms include fever, nausea, weakness, chills, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
Deschutes County in Oregon has reported a case of human plague linked to an infected pet cat, with symptoms typically appearing two to eight days after exposure to an infected animal or flea. The county health services have provided tips to prevent the spread of plague, including avoiding contact with rodents and their fleas, keeping pets on a leash with flea control products, and discouraging pet cats from hunting rodents. Residents are advised to keep wild rodents out of homes, refrain from feeding them in campgrounds, and take precautions such as wearing long pants and using insect repellent to reduce flea exposure.
Oregon reports its first human case of plague in over 8 years, likely transmitted by a pet cat in Deschutes County. The infected person responded well to antibiotic treatment, and health officials are monitoring close contacts for potential infections. Plague cases are rare in the U.S., mostly occurring in the rural West, and are typically linked to fleas carrying Yersinia pestis. Health authorities advise pet owners to use flea control products and seek veterinary care if their pets become sick after touching rodents.
A case of human plague has been confirmed in Deschutes County, Oregon, with the individual likely infected by their pet cat. The plague, which is rare in the state, spreads through flea bites or contact with infected animals. Symptoms include fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes, and can progress to more severe forms if not treated early. The affected resident and their pet have received necessary treatment, and health officials have provided prevention tips, including avoiding contact with rodents and using flea treatment products on pets.
A 39-year-old man from Portland, Samson Zebturiah Garner, was arrested in Central Oregon for allegedly planning an attack at a local event. Law enforcement officials discovered two pistols, an AR-15 rifle, and body armor in Garner's vehicle. He is facing 27 charges, including four counts of attempted murder and 15 counts of unlawful use of a weapon. The investigation indicates that Garner was acting alone, and there is no continued threat. He is being held in the Deschutes County Jail with a $10 million bail.
Two bats found in southeast Bend, Oregon, have tested positive for rabies. Deschutes County health officials are urging residents to take precautions, including avoiding physical contact with bats, not feeding or handling stray animals, and ensuring that pets are vaccinated against rabies. If a person or pet comes into contact with a bat or is bitten by an animal, it should be promptly reported to the appropriate authorities.