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Authorities in northern China on Sunday issued a warning alert after a suspected case of bubonic plague was reported in the country. The suspected bubonic plague case was reported on Saturday by a hospital in Bayannur. A third-level warning alert was issued on Sunday; the warning period will extend till the end of 2020.What is Bubonic Plague?Bubonic plague is a bacterial disease that is spread by fleas living on wild rodents such as marmots. It can kill an adult in less than 24 hours if not treated in time, according to the World Health Organization.How does Bubonic Plague spread?Bubonic Plague, is spread mostly by rodents which makes it a fatal disease.What are the chances of survival if a human being is infected with Bubonic Plague?According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), bubonic plague can kill an adult in less than 24 hours if not treated on time.How many people in China have been infected so far due to Bubonic plague?The confirmed cases are a 27-year-old resident and his 17-year-old brother, the duo ate marmot meat. A total of 146 people who had contact with them have been isolated and treated at local hospitals, according to Narangerel.How many deaths have been reported in China due to Bubonic Plague?A couple died of bubonic plague in the western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ulgii last year after eating raw marmot meat.

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International :China confirms first positive case of bubonic plague, issues warning of human to human transmission

A herdsman in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia recently tested positive for for the bubonic plague. The Bayannur ... ...

International :China warns the spread of Bubonic Plague in humans, after 2 people test positive

Authorities in northern China on Sunday issued a warning alert after a suspected case of bubonic plague was reported ... ...