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NEW YORK — A tick-borne illness with similar symptoms to COVID-19 is reportedly on the rise in New York state. The disease, called anaplasmosis, is caused by a bacteria that is spread to people through tick bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are … Read More

Keep this in mind if you start feeling unwell this summer. Source: Health.com

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Just days away from the start of summer there is growing concern about ticks in this area. Dr. Robert Warren knows this is the time of year to watch for ticks. “I t… Source: News 4 Buffalo

Health officials are preparing for an up-tick in Lyme disease cases, and even warning of the similarities between COVID-19 and Lyme disease symptoms. Source: r20.rs6.net

Tis the season for ticks, and they can be found anywhere. Source: RochesterFirst

It is National Mosquito Awareness Week and the Jefferson County Health Department is doing its best to educate and prevent the disease in the county. Jefferson County Medical Director Mark Kissinger says that he has seen an increase in Lyme Disease cases, which is spread through insects and ticks. The best way to prevent the disease is to minimize exposure … Read More

The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) urges all residents and visitors, especially those spending time outdoors, to protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites this summer season. Source: Chronicle Online

“Just a confluence of events, like warm weather, we have been indoors for like three months. And suddenly, we get great weather and ready to go out. I think it’s a combination of events that will expose us to the ticks.” Source: WSKG

What a relief to be outside after being isolated by the coronavirus. But beware! Warmer weather means that ticks are in the woods around you. Or even in your own Source: The Bakersfield Californian