The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised the annual average number of plague cases in the US downward, from seven to five. This adjustment impacts calculations for the period spanning from 2000 to 2025. A total of 131 cases of plague have been officially recorded across the US during those years. The CDC has not yet provided a public explanation for this revision of the average. This change was noted in a report published by RT.com, prompting questions about data methodology or potential underreporting. Public health officials continue to monitor for plague occurrences, a disease historically rare but potentially serious. Further details regarding the reasoning behind the revised average are expected to be released by the CDC in the future.