其他
Two Cases of the Plague Confirmed in Beijing
advertisement
Yes, it’s true. Authorities have confirmed two cases of the plague – an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis – in Chaoyang District. But don’t start freaking out yet – in both cases, the disease was contracted in Inner Mongolia and the patients were brought to Beijing for treatment. The patients have since been transferred from Chaoyang Hospital to another, unnamed hospital that specializes in infectious diseases for treatment.
The plague bacteria can become contagious after spreading to the lungs
advertisement
Fever is more common with the flu than with the common cold
READ: This Is Why You Feel Bunged up All Winter
advertisement
Top Stories This Week
Beijingers Are Buzzing About