Unproven 'cures' pushed online amid plague concerns

A woman's death from the plague in Russia has sparked online interest in treatments for the disease in North America, with unproven 'cures' being pushed online.

The woman was employed at a plague research institute in the Irkutsk region and her death has raised concerns about the spread of the disease.

While the plague is rare in North America, cases have been reported in the past, primarily in the southwestern United States.

Health officials are urging people to be cautious and not to rely on unproven treatments, as the plague can be serious if not treated promptly.