Black Death Vaccine: First Phase of Human Trials Begins, Will This End the Bubonic Plague?

Medicine & Technology Aug 03, 2021

Researchers from the University of Oxford have launched their first human trial for a new vaccine for Black Death, taking inspiration from the success of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Unique Family of Bacteria Infects Human Body Successfully by Hiding From Immune System, Study Reveals

Jul 29, 2021

A unique family of bacteria identified as Yersinia was shown to be successfully infecting the human body by hiding from the immune system. Yersinia includes the bacterium that caused the Bubonic Plague.

Plague Vaccine Phase 1 Trials by Oxford University Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Platform

Jul 28, 2021

Researchers from Oxford University who developed the platform for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are set to use the same platform for Phase 1 trials for a Plague vaccine involving 40 UK adults.

Colorado Reports 1 Fatality of Bubonic Plague; How to Avoid?

Jul 27, 2021

Bubonic Plague reportedly caused the death of a 10-year-old girl in Colorado, triggering an investigation of a possible outbreak.

Black Death Patient Zero Allegedly Found: 5,000-Year-Old Remains May Help Study Bubonic Plague

Jun 30, 2021

Research suggests that the remains of a 5,000-year-old man retrieved from Neolithic burial grounds near the Baltic Sea were the first to be infected by the bacterium that causes the Black Death.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

Aug 19, 2020

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

Inner Mongolia Reports Second Bubonic Plague Death

Aug 10, 2020

The second bubonic plague death in Inner Mongolia has five districts and two villages on lockdown. The WHO has become involved in monitoring the recent outbreak.

Colorado Health Officials Warn to Take Extra Precautions Against the Bubonic Plague

Jul 15, 2020

A squirrel tested positive for bubonic plague in Colorado. Health officials warn pet owners, in particular, to take extra precautions during this time.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

Jul 07, 2020

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Inner Mongolia – Authorities Warn the ‘Risk of a Human Plague Epidemic’

Jul 05, 2020

The bubonic plague, or Black Death, is a notorious epidemic since the 6th century. A new suspected case in Inner Mongolia has the area on high alert of the 'risk of a human plague epidemic.'

Global Warming Could Possibly Release Century-Old Diseases

Jul 04, 2019

Long-dormant bacteria and viruses, trapped in ice and permafrost for centuries, are reviving as Earth's climate warms.

Bacterium That Causes Bubonic Plague Still Found Everywhere

May 01, 2017

Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, was found in the ameba. This is deemed as a serious discovery as it could repeat the history.

Oregon Teen in Hospital for Bubonic Plague

Nov 02, 2015

Health officials affirmed that a 16-year-old girl from Oregon contracted bubonic plague last Friday, Oct. 30.

Bubonic Plague Is Ancient, Not Just Old

Oct 25, 2015

The Plague, The Black Death, The Great Mortality, the Pestilence or whatever you call it, recent discoveries allowed us to look at its ancient ancestors.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Arizona

Apr 07, 2015

The Black Death, that was thought to have disappeared hundreds of years ago is back and it has chosen Flagstaff, Arizona as its most recent home.