| 1623 Malta plague outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Disease | Plague |
| Bacteria strain | Yersinia pestis |
| Location | Malta |
| Date | 1623 |
Deaths | 40–45 |
The 1623 Malta plague outbreak was a minor outbreak of plague (Maltese: pesta) on the island of Malta, then ruled by the Order of St John. It was probably caused by infected materials from a major epidemic in 1592–1593, and it was successfully contained after causing 40 to 45 deaths.
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